Reference No: CMA0695TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note discusses economic and managemental aspects of horticultural crops in general and some sleeked fruits and vegetables in particular. It has been noted that a laissez faire attitude has prevailed in framing policies and programmes for horticultural development. Nevertheless, prospects seem to be promising. ... More
Reference No: CMA0693TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The green revolution in India has been analysed extensively in the literature. However, the political forces which forced the choices, current economic challenges, and future problems which make the green revolution non-sustainable have not been touched upon adequately. This note discusses the issues which deserve attention if agriculture in the 90 ... More
Reference No: CMA0701TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note introduces the concept of probability and probability distribution which is the backbone of statistical inference theory. Definition of probability, joint, marginal, and conditional probability distributions are provided and properties of probability distributions are outlined. Various sampling distributions which are used by econometricians are discussed in brief. ... More
Reference No: CMA0699TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistical inference is basically concerned with drawing conclusions about a population based on samples drawn from it. The probabilistic decision criteria are the very foundation of inferential statistics. The concept of hypothesis testing is presented in and this note is followed by discussion of properties of estimators, small and large ... 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: CMA0694TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note reviews the policies and programmes for poultry development during the planning period and the different systems of poultry keeping. A number of issues pertaining to the enhancing outputs of poultry meat and eggs are raised. ... More
Reference No: CMA0680Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More
Reference No: CMA0687TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note presents some facts and observations pertaining to
natural, synthetic, and reclaimed rubber production, marketing,
and processing. Issues on demand-supply management, pricing
policy, marketing organizations, etc. have been raised. ... More
Reference No: CMA0685Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More
Reference No: CMA0683Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The cases can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... 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: CMA0688TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note descries what Eurodollar markets are and how have they developed. Euromarkets emerged historically in Europe or specially in London, and deal in currencies another than U.S. dollars. Eurodollars are dollar deposits loans made or granted outside the United States; and, an organization or place where Eurodollars are ... More
Reference No: CMA0677TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Data on livestock population in India since 1951 have been summarized. Changes in livestock's contribution to income from agriculture and allied activities have been compared with growth in their numbers. Some facts to assess the validity of such comparisons have also been presented. A fairly comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis of ... More
