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MPPSC 2023: Exam Date, List of Exams, Eligibility Criteria, Qualification » MPPSC Study Materials » Economics » SUBSIDIES

SUBSIDIES

“Subsidies” are the direct or indirect payments that are initiated by the government and given to business organizations and several other industries. The subsidy can be in the form of indirect or direct payment and it also includes an opportunity cost.

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A “subsidy” is generally a mood of payment to a firm or any individual in a direct or indirect firm. Usually, it has been observed that in the firm cash payment or a targeted tax by the government is cut, this is called a subsidy. In economic terms and theories, subsidies are generally classified as the offset failures of the market which can be used as external factors so that the greater efficiency of the economy can be achieved.

Types of subsidies

The example of subsidies is given below. “Subsidiesare generally a payment method that is derived from the government to the private entities and it usually ensures that the firms stay in the project and the business. Examples are such as electric cars, agriculture, oil and gas, transport, green energy and lastly all welfare payments.

There are four types of subsidies in economic terms. Subsidies can be various in the form of economic theory such as direct and indirect which includes the interest-free loans cash grants et cetera whereas in indirect it can be said that it includes insurance, tax break, low interest and its loan and also the accelerated depreciation of the acid and the rent rebate. For the more it can also be classified as various forms they can be broad or narrow, Illegal or legal and lastly unethical or ethical.

Causes of subsidies

Subsidies, when it is given by the government to the various suppliers of different businesses and industries it is seen that the result is a “win-win situation” for both the consumer and the supplier. Essentially, it was also evaluated that the supplier benefited a lot, like the products that were produced were getting more attention in the economy and it was also getting sold at a higher rate than before. The subsidies are also given to the people who generally qualify to make the level of federal poverty at least four times. Most of the subsidies are given in the form of loans or grants that are given to the business and various organizations by the government. The subsidies which are given by the government to the business organizations and various other industries are encouraging them to increase their production activities. Therefore, it has also been stated that one government level can also provide subsidies to another government level.

Contribution to the economy

The “subsidies” which are provided by the government to businesses and organizations play a great role in the economy. It has been evaluated that the subsidies initiated by the government help in paying the given cost and its parts for the production operation so that better products and services can be derived by providing tax credits. It also helps by paying a part of the consumer’s cost so that the consumer can purchase the goods and the services. 

The government also provides a great help in implementing the policies of subsidy so that the working operations of the business and its consumption can be increased in certain industries. A subsidy is generally a form of payment that is provided to the public indirectly or directly. Subsidies can be seen in the form of financial aid where it has been evaluated that the lesson which is generally associated with the birthday that was previously played against the promotion of a particular action by providing support through financial terms.

Effects on the economy

The effects of the subsidy on the economy have been brought to notice through various research and surveys that when the subsidies initiated by the government are brought to notice for the supplier it allows the business to produce more product and services. With the help of subsidies, it has been evaluated that the supply chain of the business is also increased.

The after-effects of subsidy on the economy have a great impact where it was seen that there was a shift in the supply of the demand curve towards the right. It also means that there was a great increase in the demand and supply of the given product or services. It was observed that there was an increase in the price of the various products and services which were supplied by the different suppliers. Therefore, the price of the products which were not higher than before has now risen and it is getting sold at a higher rate than before. 

Conclusion 

Subsidies that are initiated by the government are playing a great role in enhancing the working operation of various industries and businesses. Hence it can be concluded that the subsidies have helped several businesses to produce more goods and services and that too which is getting sold at a higher rate than before. The overall increase in the services and the products also help in increasing the demand of the number of products that are getting supplied.

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Ans : There are various forms and mechanisms through which the government gives subsidies. The main aim of implementing the policy of subsidy is to encourage consumption and production in various industries. It has been evaluated that when the government generally starts implementing the subsidies to the supplier and industry, a firm is capable of producing more goods and services to the producers. 

Ans : If the discussion is about the benefits of the subsidies which are provided by the government to the people, it has been evaluated that it helps in the maintenance of various industries. The policy of subsidy is generally helping in keeping the important industries Into regulation for example industries like farming uses advanced technologies. Supply moderation and also the demand has increased.

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