The Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Dr Bibek Debroy has said that the Economic Survey is a reflection of Government's commitment to growth and development. <br/><br/>Highlighting the optimistic outlook of the economy reflected by the Economic Survey, he said the emphasis on women's empowerment is a welcome step. <br/><br/>Dr. Debroy endorsed the pick-up in growth highlighted in the Survey and was of the view that in 2018-19 the real GDP growth rate is likely to be closer to 7.5 per cent rather than 7 per cent. <br/><br/>He is of the view that the impact of any increase in crude prices, will be more than compensated by recovery in exports, private investments and even private consumption, unless real interest rates remain too high.