Question
What are the main arguments made for and against liberalisation? Explain.

Answer

For -
  • It has opened up Indian market to foreign companies resulting in increasing foreign investment.
  • Privatisation is supposed to increase efficiency.
  • Stimulate economic growth.
  • More employment opportunities.
  • Reduced the government's burden of running the companies.
Against:
  • Sectors like automobiles may lose being unable to compete with foreign producers.
  • Privatisation has also led to loss of employment in some sectors.
  • Indian farmers can not compete with farmers from other countries because import of agricultural products is allowed.
  • Small manufacturers cannot face global competition.
  • Threat to traditional systems of craft, agriculture, knowledge, etc.

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