4. The role of state in economic
affairs &
Functions of a modern state
5.
6. The role of state in economic affairs
• Adam smith
• Communists
7. Functions of a modern state
• Provision of defense and security
• Direct social activities
• Economic function
8. Economic Function
• Businesses of monopolistic nature
• Where private capital is not attracted
• Protection of economically weak persons
• Exploitation by forming monopolistic combination
• Protection of consumer
• State and economic planning
10. • Public finance
• Public finance vs. private finance
• Division of public finance
11.
12.
13. Public finance vs. private finance
• Adjustment of income and expenditure
• Unit of time
• An individual cannot borrow from himself
• Issue of currency
• Provision for the future
• Big changes in public finance
• Surplus budgeting
• Mystery shrouds individual finance
16. • Public expenditure
• Causes of growth of public
expenditure
• Principles of public expenditure
17.
18. Causes of growth of public
expenditure
• Increase in defense expenditure
• Expansion of govt. functions
• Backward area & Increase in population
• Higher price level
• Increase in public revenue
• Duplication of expenses
• Accelerating economic growth
19. Principles of public expenditure
• The principle of maximum social advantage
• The principle of economy
• The principle of balanced budget
• The principle of elasticity
• No unhealthy effect on production and distribution
30. Arguments in
favour of P.T.
• Equality of sacrifice
• More revenue
• Reduce the inequality of income
• Less expenses on taxation
• Help canon of elasticity
• Decrease unemployment