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Question
A few years back, there was a difference of opinion between the RBI Governor and the Finance Minister. What was the basic point of difference?
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Solution
The differences between the RBI Governor and the Finance Minister represent a classic macroeconomic trade-off between growth and inflation control. The Finance Minister focuses on fiscal policy to drive rapid economic growth, job creation, and easy credit. Conversely, the RBI Governor prioritises maintaining price stability and institutional autonomy by tightening the money supply when inflation rises, which can conflict with the government's growth objectives.
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