Is economics good for optional?

Economics is one of the optional subjects offered by the UPSC in the civil services mains exam. Though not as popular as some other subjects like Public Administration or Geography, Economics has a good success rate among candidates. Economics is an important part of the UPSC GS papers syllabus as well.

How do I prepare for economic optional?

Preparation strategy- Key takeaways

1. Prepare notes for each and every word written in the syllabus.
2. If you have covered the entire syllabus at least once 1-1.5 months before the Mains, then you are well prepared.
3. When Mains are 1-1.5 months away, attempt previous year papers, at least from 2011-2016.

What is the book list for UPSC economics optional?

The booklist for UPSC Economics Optional is given below: Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh The Indian Economy – Sanjiv Verma Indian Economy – Mishra and Puri Indian Economy – R. Dutt and KPM Sundaram Banking – S.B. Gupta Dictionary of Economics – Graham Bannock; T.E. Baxter, Ray Rees Economic Growth and

How hard is it to do an optional Economics paper?

Economics Optional books and study materials are available in plenty. Because of the numerical problems and graph equations, making the paper more accurate and to the point and consequently impressing the examiner is easier than other papers. Unless someone has a real love and understanding of the subject, it can be hard to pursue.

What are the best books for Economics for beginners?

Economic Growth and Development – Mayer and Baldwin. Public Finance – K.K. Andley and Sundharam. National Income Accounting – Bakerman. Economics Choice – Koutsweanik. Banking – S.B. Gupta. International Trade – Bo Soderston. Indian editions of the imported books may cost you less.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Economics optional?

Economics Optional has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages as well, which are listed below. The subject is based on rational, practical and logical ideas and concepts, which are comparatively easier to grasp than abstract ones. Though not the most popular optional paper on the block, Economics is a fairly scoring paper.