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Public Expenditure

ICSE · Class 10 · Economics

Summary of Public Expenditure for ICSE Class 10 Economics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Public expenditure is the spending made by public authorities to satisfy common wants and to support the welfare of society. It holds the same importance in public finance as consumption holds in economics. Government spending is used for administration, defence, social welfare, economic development

Key Concepts

Expenses incurred by Central Government

Expenses incurred by Central Government, State Government, and Local bodies to satisfy common wants of people. It is not only a financial activity but

The main objectives are internal peace

The main objectives are internal peace, defence, official expenditure, economic development, economic stability, social welfare, and fair distribution

Current expenditure on administration

Current expenditure on administration, defence, public commercial undertakings such as railways, post and telegraphs, and grant-in-aid to states. It d

Expenditure on acquisition of assets

Expenditure on acquisition of assets, land and buildings, machinery, equipment, and loans and advances granted by Central Government to State and Unio

Expenditure incurred on economic and social

Expenditure incurred on economic and social development of the country, such as transport and communication. Expenditure on education, research, and h

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of public expenditure and its place in public finance
  • Identify the main objectives of public expenditure
  • Distinguish between revenue and capital expenditure
  • Differentiate developmental and non-developmental expenditure
  • Differentiate productive and unproductive expenditure

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Public Expenditure covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Public Expenditure — ICSE Class 10 Economics?
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