Class 12 Economics - KARNATAKA
Liberalisation Privatisation and Globalisation
This chapter explores the historic New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced in India in 1991 to overcome a severe economic crisis. Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 12 students will learn how India shifted from a heavily regulated state-controlled economy to a market-driven one. The chapter details the three pillars of NEP: Liberalisation (reducing government controls), Privatisation (transferring ownership to the private sector), and Globalisation (integrating the domestic economy with the world economy). Understanding this transition is crucial for board exams as it explains the structural reforms, outsourcing, the role of WTO, and the overall impact of globalisation on the Indian economy.
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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 balance of payments crisis and inflation.
Liberalisation
The process of releasing the economy from excessive government regulations and controls, making it more competitive and open to private enterprise.
Privatisation
The shedding of ownership or management of a government-owned enterprise to the private sector, often achieved through disinvestment.
Globalisation
The integration of the national economy with the world economy through trade, capital flows, migration, and the exchange of technology.
Outsourcing
A business process where a company hires regular service from external sources, often from other countries, heavily utilized in India's IT sector.
World Trade Organisation (WTO)
An international organization established in 1995 to oversee international trade rules and ensure smooth, predictable, and free global trade.
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Board Exam Info
In the Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 12 Economics board exam, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Questions usually include 1-mark multiple-choice questions, 2-mark definitions (e.g., Outsourcing, Disinvestment), 5-mark short answers (e.g., arguments for and against globalisation), and 8-mark essay questions explaining the need for NEP 1991 or the components of Liberalisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main reasons for the introduction of economic reforms in 1991?
The main reasons were a severe balance of payments crisis, mounting fiscal deficit, high inflation rates, poor performance of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and foreign exchange reserves falling to a level that could barely finance two weeks of imports.
What is the difference between Outsourcing and Globalisation?
Outsourcing is a specific business practice where companies contract out regular business processes (like IT services or customer care) to external agencies. Globalisation is a much broader concept involving the complete economic, social, and cultural integration of countries worldwide.
What is Disinvestment?
Disinvestment refers to the process where the government sells a part or the whole of its equity (shares) in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to the private sector to raise revenue and improve efficiency.
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