Class 11 Economics - PUNJAB
Liberalisation Privatisation and Globalisation
This chapter explores the major economic reforms introduced in India in 1991, commonly known as the LPG policy. Punjab PSEB Class 11 students will learn how India shifted from a regulated, closed economy to a market-driven, open economy due to a severe balance of payments crisis. It covers Liberalisation (removal of state controls), Privatisation (transfer of ownership to the private sector), and Globalisation (integration with the world economy). Understanding these concepts is vital for board exams as they form the backbone of modern Indian economic development and regularly feature in both objective and long-answer questions.
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New Economic Policy (NEP) 1991
A set of economic reforms introduced by the Government of India in July 1991 to rescue the country from a severe financial crisis and promote rapid economic growth.
Liberalisation
The loosening of government rules, regulations, and licensing requirements on private industries to encourage entrepreneurship and market competition.
Privatisation
The process of involving the private sector in state-owned enterprises, either through the sale of public sector shares (disinvestment) or complete ownership transfer.
Globalisation
The integration of the domestic economy with the world economy through free trade, foreign direct investment (FDI), and the free flow of capital and technology.
Outsourcing
A business practice where companies hire external agencies, often abroad, to perform regular business services like call centers and IT support, which grew rapidly due to globalisation.
World Trade Organisation (WTO)
An international organization established in 1995 (replacing GATT) to create a rule-based trading system and promote free international trade among member nations.
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Board Exam Info
In the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 11 Economics exams, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Questions frequently include very short-answer questions defining LPG, short notes on the need for 1991 reforms, distinctions between globalisation and privatisation, and long-answer questions detailing the positive and negative impacts of the LPG policy on the Indian economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the 1991 economic reforms introduced in India?
The reforms were introduced due to a severe economic crisis characterized by high inflation, depleting foreign exchange reserves that could barely pay for two weeks of imports, mounting fiscal deficits, and poor performance of Public Sector Undertakings.
What is the difference between Liberalisation and Privatisation?
Liberalisation refers to relaxing government controls and regulations on industries, whereas privatisation involves the transfer of ownership, management, and control of public sector enterprises to the private sector.
What are the main criticisms of Globalisation?
Key criticisms include the negative impact on domestic agriculture and small-scale industries due to stiff foreign competition, unequal distribution of economic benefits, and the loss of cultural identity.
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