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Extent of the impact of monetary and fiscal policies in addressing macroeconomic indicators (GDP and inflation) in economies like India that are vulnerable to external geopolitical shocks

Authors:
Samara Shree Desai

Journal: International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER)
ISSN: 2455-8834
Volume: 11
Issue: 9
Publication Date: September 2026
DOI: 10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i09.041

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Samara Shree Desai
Independent Researcher

MLA 8
Desai, Samara Shree. "Extent of the impact of monetary and fiscal policies in addressing macroeconomic indicators (GDP and inflation) in economies like India that are vulnerable to external geopolitical shocks." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 11, no. 9, Sept. 2026, pp. 5139-5152, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i09.041. Accessed Sept. 2026.
APA 6
Desai, S. (2026, September). Extent of the impact of monetary and fiscal policies in addressing macroeconomic indicators (GDP and inflation) in economies like India that are vulnerable to external geopolitical shocks. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 11(9), 5139-5152. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i09.041
Chicago
Desai, Samara Shree. "Extent of the impact of monetary and fiscal policies in addressing macroeconomic indicators (GDP and inflation) in economies like India that are vulnerable to external geopolitical shocks." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 11, no. 9 (September 2026), 5139-5152. Accessed September, 2026. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2026.v11i09.041.

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ABSTRACT:
This research paper investigates the extent to which monetary and fiscal policy measures can reduce the impact of external geopolitical shocks on economic growth and inflation in vulnerable emerging economies, in countries like India. The US tariff imposition along with the geopolitical crisis in West Asia during 2025-2026 is used as a real-life situation facing emerging economies. The geopolitical crisis has resulted in almost 10% depreciation of the rupee, a $16.4 billion net capital outflow, and maximum repatriation of FDI investment that has never been witnessed in India. Through the use of quarterly data from 2016 to 2026, this research paper investigates the mechanism of shock transmission via oil prices, capital flows, and exchange rates. It also discusses the new FCNR(B) 2026 as a measure to attract dollar deposits in the country. Overall, it compares the impact of monetary policy and fiscal policies in offsetting the shocks.

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