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Authors: Tripathi, B L; ;

Reference No: CMA0446TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 11, August, 1977

Abstract: The note discusses the social, economic, cultural, and geographic details of the tribal areas in the country. The characteristics of the tribal village and its social setting, and factors responsible for change in these areas are discussed. The note is aimed at identifying the problems and constraints in the development ... More

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Authors: Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0465TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 17, October, 1978

Abstract: The note deals with the purpose and content of the feasibility reports of a project and integrates various dimensions of information about an investment propose which needs to be put before the decision-making levels. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

Reference No: CMA0562TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982

Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Sah, D C;

Reference No: CMA0580TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: Cost and revenue concepts used in economic decision making differs from their common usage. This note summarizes a few cost and revenue concepts to initiate discussions on their relevance for different types of decision making. A few specific questions related o resource management decisions have also been raised. ... More

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Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

Reference No: CMA0570TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: This note discusses the following questions: What is shadow price? Why is it needed? What practical and conceptual considerations are involved in shadow pricing? Which goods, inputs and services need to be shadow priced? ... More

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Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

Reference No: CMA0568TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: This note covers some important concepts and methods which are normally used for project appraisal. Concepts and methods covered include (1) budgeting 'model' situation, (2) incremental concept, (3) current or constant prices, (4) direct and indirect impacts of a project, (5) acquisition and opportunity costs, (6) initial investment and terminal values, (7) time horizon, (8) time value of ... More

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Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

Reference No: CMA0578 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1983

Abstract: Attempts to present a methodology for estimating production potentialities of an area based on analysis of micro production units. Aggregation model was developed to obtain population parameters such that contribution of changes in production technology could be estimated. The methodology also involves the adjustments for some variables such as size ... More

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Authors: Dixit, M R; Prabhakar, Rohit;

Reference No: BP0179TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1984

Abstract: The purpose of this note is to answer the following questions: (a) How to identify the relevant environment of one's company? (b) What are the sources of environmental information? (c) How can one forecast the development in the environment? (d) How does one interpret the information so collected? (e) How ... More

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Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

Reference No: CMA0613TEC Pages: 6 Published 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

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Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

Reference No: CMA0652TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1985

Abstract: The note provides excerpts from detailed case studies of impoverishment in drought-prone regions, pursued through a participant-observation method. Different dimensions of stress borne by poor households in risky regions are presented through ten caselets. ... More

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Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

Reference No: CMA0612TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1985

Abstract: Shows the importance of the project approach for development activities, and gives an introduction to the project cycle and a description of its stages. Feasibility criteria for judging the desirability of a project in an area are also given. The note also enumerates the desirable features of a good project ... More

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Authors: Tewari, Devi D;

Reference No: CMA0678TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This note discusses how to interpret and understand duality results from a linear programming problem. ... More

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Authors: Tewari, Devi D; Rao, V M;

Reference No: CMA0700TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1990

Abstract: Various data summary measures are briefly discussed in this note. In the first section, various measures of location or averages are discussed, followed by a discussion on measures of data dispersion in the second section. In third section, measures of skewness and kurtosis are discussed. ... More

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