Reference No: CMA0652TECPages: 9Published 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
Reference No: ECO0304TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: An introductory exposition of the theory of choice under uncertainty is given. Risk, risk aversion, and behaviour in risky situations is discussed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0290Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with a sales territory dispute. Janardhan has accused Thomas of "stealing" sales from his territory. Thomas feels he is generating additional sales by sending patients to a free clinic in Janardhan's territory. An amicable and fair resolution of the dispute is required. ... More
Reference No: CMA0612TECPages: 11Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0172TECPages: 40 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the advantages of systematic selection, the process of screening, recruitment and selection. It also discusses various methods of selection and how selection decisions are taken. Finally, it raises some issues on selection, given the general socio- economic and legal environment in India. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0168TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note describes some of the problems in the implementation of social change programmes and suggests a few strategies for taking care of these problems. ... More
Reference No: CMA0602Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case deals with the social, political, and economic aspects of conversion of about 1,100 Harijans to Islam that took place in 1981 in the remote village of Meenakshipuram in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Hindu organizations at the national and local level were shocked by these conversions. They launched campaigns ... More
Reference No: CMA0613TECPages: 6Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0169TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note discusses objectives, methods, issues and concerns in performance appraisal. It also highlights various parameters of an effective appraisal system. What is significant about this note is that it has focused on research done in this area in India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0603Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The early seventies witnessed clashes between the farmers and agricultural labourers throughout the country. In Bhojpur confrontations between the landless labourers led by Jagdish Mahto and the rich landlords broke into open clashes. In the beginning, peaceful means like demonstrations and processions were held by the labourers. But as they ... More
Reference No: ECO0308TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Describes the implications of the assumption of constant returns to scale very often made in economic theorizing; and deals with mathematical proofs and derivations of the properties of constant returns to scale. In all, nineteen properties have been discussed in this technical note. ... More
