Vinod, Hrishikesh; Chakraborty, Lekha S.; Karun, Honey - Levy Economics Institute - 2014
This paper challenges two cliches that have dominated the macroeconometric debates in India. One relates to the neoclassical view that deficits are detrimental to growth, as they increase the rate of interest, and in turn displace the interest-rate-sensitive components of private investment. The...