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Authors: Varma, Jayanth R.; Virmani, Vineet;

Reference No: F&A0539 Pages: 11 Published 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

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Authors: Dholakia, Ravindra H;

Reference No: ECO0361 Pages: 3 Published on: 26, December, 2016

Abstract: The case considers alternative specifications of demand for food in India. Based on theoretical understanding and conceptual clairty, the most appropriate demand function for food in Inida needs to be identified and its coefficients to be interpreted for further analytical use. ... More

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Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

Reference No: ECO0356 Pages: 35 Published on: 3, March, 2016

Abstract: The case describes how Togo was devastated by a combination of poor public policy and risk-averse foreign investors. The case provides a setting for the study of both Country Risk and Political Risk from the perspective of multilateral aid development financing agencies, foreign investors and citizens in a developing country ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Ravindra H;

Reference No: PSG0122TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 18, January, 2016

Abstract: The note discusses major concepts involved in the Input-Output technique and explains their use in economic planning. It also discusses the forward and backward linkage coefficinets and income multiplier estimation for the I-O table. Finally, it introduces the concepts of the Absorption and Make Matrices used in Indian Planning. ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Ravindra H;

Reference No: ECO0359TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 18, January, 2016

Abstract: In this brief note, some of the frequently used concepts in the discussion of the commercial policy are explained. The purpose is to provide a ready reference to such concepts and their broad implications. We begin with the concepts of Nominal and Real Effective Exchange Rates (NEER and REER) used ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Ravindra H;

Reference No: ECO0360TEC Pages: 5 Published 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

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Authors: Virmani, Vineet;

Reference No: ECO0355TEC Pages: 25 Published on: 6, July, 2015

Abstract: This note lays out the necessary workings for solving a baseline New-Keyneisan Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium model with monopolistic competition and nominal rigidities (via the Calvo staggered-price setting model). ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0421(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 8, June, 2011

Abstract: The case describes briefly the problem definition stage and details of the research plan for collecting information to address the question: "whether to set up a plant for manufacturing synthetic menthol through the process invented by the R&D Division of Chemical Products Limited?". The plan includes a description of ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0421(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 8, June, 2011

Abstract: The case describes the decision situation of assessing whether to set up production facilities for producing synthetic menthol. The context covers the description of the company, the product : menthol, production process of menthol, international trade, and government environment. The rest of the case describes the decision problems, research problems, information ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Satyam Shivam Sundaram; Patni, Himanshu;

Reference No: CIPR0003(B) Pages: 35 Published on: 8, January, 2010

Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More

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Authors: Bandyopadhyay, Tathagata; Raghuram, G; Sharma, Yashoverman; Shukla, Niraja;

Reference No: CIPR0002 Pages: 47 Published on: 18, November, 2009

Abstract: Kolkata Port (KoPT) had achieved a turnaround from having made a loss of Rs 7.5 crores (cr) in the year 2000-01 to a net surplus of Rs 465.1 cr in the year 2006-07. A variety of initiatives had been taken during the intervening years with a focus on tariff rationalization, revenues from ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Atul; Dabir, Bhushan; Patil, Sapana; Mahajan, Dilip; Swamy, Shivanand;

Reference No: CIPR0001(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, December, 2006

Abstract: Banks have an important role to play in infrastructure development in India through project financing. The case deals with the risks associated with a government led transport infrastructure project from lenders perspective. A large public bank has to decide on financing the bus rapid transit system (BRTS) proposed for Ahmedabad. ... More

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