Reference No: CMA0438TECPages: 8Published on: 27, July, 1977
Abstract: The note tries to identify the variations in the capacity utilization and cost and returns in traditional and modern rice mill plants of different sizes. ... More
Reference No: CMA0483Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case raises several questions about how to prioritize the relative importance of credit and non-credit factors in promoting fertilizer use. It also discusses the relative importance of two types of short-term agricultural credit - direct and indirect. These questions are posed with a view to understanding the contribution of ... More
Reference No: CMA0266(D)Pages: 20Published on: 20, February, 1974
Abstract: This is an integrated case which deals with the storage and processing systems in the rice industry in Sri Lanka. Deals with the policy problems of modernization of paddy-rice system and also investment decisions. It can be used for showing how the capital budgeting technique can be used for such ... More
Reference No: CMA0638Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Since the supply of groundnut could not keep pace with the rising demand, it received considerable attention in the credit control operations of RBI. Both groundnut and groundnut oil have been under the provisions of Selective Credit Control and the lending norms were either tightened or relaxed depending upon the ... More
Reference No: CMA0817TECPages: 11Published on: 7, March, 2017
Abstract: The note provides an overview of international trade theories and the rationale for and against free trade by discussing the infant industry arguments, comparative advantage, increasing return to scale, and the strategic interventions. ... More
Reference No: CMA0613TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More
Reference No: CMA0631Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Describes the phenomenon of delinquency in formal lending. It also contains the responses of borrowers (defaulters and non-defaulters) to a set of hypotheses developed to identify willful default. Important characteristics of one hundred defaulter cases are presented to devise methodology for the identification of willful and involuntary default. ... More
Reference No: CMA0655TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This paper deals with various technical, economic, social, and organizational issues in land and water management. Various problems like soil erosion, alkalinity and salinity, droughts and floods, water-logging, etc. have been discussed. The watershed concept has been described to provide a setting for managerial alternatives. The discussion on policy environment ... More
Reference No: CMA0679Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Controversy about the merits and demerits of the goat has been summarized in this case, besides raising issues arising out of the controversy. Some aspects of the social, environmental, and economic reasons for the unprecedented growth in goat population have also been presented.Following a summary of past and current ... More
Reference No: BP0196TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This note describes the structure of the chemical fertilizers industry in India, and the economic and regulatory environment in which it operates. Adequate nformation has been given regarding the nature of the product, performance of major manufacturers, determinants of demand for fertilizers, performance of the industry as a whole, and ... More
Reference No: CMA0624TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The meaning and origin of the concepts of environment and ecology are traced. Reasons for enhanced concern for environmental consequences of development projects are discussed in the context of the basic functions of the biosphere and their relationship with man. The importance of natural environment is also brought out in ... More
Reference No: CMA0696TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note defines what econometrics is. The differences between models and economic models are brought out. The six steps involved in econometric model building are (a) statement of theory of hypothesis, (b) specification of theoretical econometric model for testing theory, (c) estimation of the parameters of the model, (d) evaluation ... More
Reference No: CMA0716TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This note defines agro-processing industries. It provides their contribution in national income and in value added from manufacturing in India. The note then goes on to discuss (a) the reasons for growing opportunities in these industries despite the fact that such industries relative importance declines in the process of economic ... More
