Reference No: ECO0360TECPages: 5Published on: 18, January, 2016
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to present briefly the core elements in the framework for the economic policy reforms in any economy. It outlines the fundamental relationships among the critical macroeconomic aggregates in a country. Most of these interrelationships are definitional and hardly involve any substantial theory inputs with ... More
Reference No: F&A0539Pages: 11Published on: 27, December, 2017
Abstract: The case is about a decision problem facing James on whether or not to invest in a structured product called the “CMS Steepener” issued by a large US investment bank. The payoff from the product is linked to two constant maturity swap (CMS) rates, and the investor profits if the ... 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: F&A0471Pages: 6Published on: 23, August, 2004
Abstract: Differentiating the strategic cost variance from the traditional standard cost variances and identifying the controllable and non-controllable variances along with special treatment for managed cost in interpreting the variances. ... More
Reference No: ECO0041Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Opposing view-points on the inflationary impact of PL 480 imports. Students are expected to analyses the need for PL 480 imports and its effect on the growth of national economy. ... More
Reference No: PROD0100TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: In today's rapidly changing world, forecasting is an important part of planning. The future performance of an organization depends on the accuracy of forecasting. This note discusses various forecasting techniques, their applicability and limitations. The utility of a method depends on the situation. The most widely used method is 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: BP0158TEC(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This and the subsequent four notes discuss the issues and processes in the area of interface between government and public undertakings. This note takes an verview of the interface and discusses the philosophy and the rationale behind government undertaking of economic enterprises. The possible areas of interface
are listed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0444(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case highlights the concept of economic value addition (EVA), as used in Hindustan Lever Limited. It provides an opportunity to discuss the utility and limitations of EVA, particularly from the point of view of shareholder value creation (SVC). ... More
Reference No: ECO0019Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with forecasting the market demand for a leading brand of vegetable oil called "Vanaspati." The problem is viewed from the point of view of a company that controls a substantial market share of this product in India. Students are asked to prepare a long term forecast of ... More
Reference No: QM0013Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with whether a trial order of 250 wending machines should be accepted. In resolving this problem, it is necessary to compute the contributions per machine and the tooling costs involved, and work out the conditions under which it will be profitable to accept the trial order as there is some ... More
Reference No: F&A0115(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multi product situation. Suggestions are also made ... More
Reference No: OB0084TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note examines the nature of the traditional Jajmani system in terms of its underlying processes. It also examines the basic assumptions of interpersonal relationships between different economic dimensions of a village society. The note then extends the understanding of these processes and assumptions of interpersonal relationships to the study ... More
