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What measures are taken by government to control prices or reduce inflation?

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  • To control unscrupulous rise in prices of essential goods in market, government supplies food items at subsidised prices through Public Distribution System. 
  • For preventing hoarding and keeping prices at reasonable level, government fixes prices of commodities like kerosene, diesel, gas, etc. through various laws. 
  • When there is price rise, RBI reduces the money circulation in the economy. 
  • Then it poses taxes on high-income groups and on many consumer goods.
  • Government also uses Import – Export policy to regulate the prices of essential goods. 
  • Government also use legal mechanism whenever traders create shortage by hoarding.


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