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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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