Why Choose Economics As An Optional Subject For UPSC?
1. High Relevance In General Studies(GS) & Essay Paper
- Concepts in Economics are mandatory for GS-1 (Indian Economy in History), GS-3 (Economy, Budget, Policies of RBI), and Essay Paper.
2. Strong Scoring Potential
- Subject based on concepts and data, making answers less subjective.
- Structured writing with diagrams can fetch good marks.
3. Useful For Other Government Exams
- Duplication with Indian Economic Services (IES), RBI grade B, NABARD, and Banking Exams.
4. Fixed & Well Defined Syllabus
- No frequent syllabus changes which ensures focused preparation.
5. Growing Need for Economists in Politics
- The spending policies, fiscal balance, and development of economies are very important in any policy formulation.
