Economic policy choices are not easy in a country like India. While every budget is presented in a somewhat different set of circumstances, the broader theme and the context of economic policy remain by and large the same. The budget should be a part of the longer-term policy objective of increasing economic activity, prosperity and well-being in the country. Here are five themes that should guide economic policy. Should the economic policy be more focused on longer-term objectives?

Source: Mint January 31, 2017 18:23 UTC