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    Degree of Instant Competition: Estimation of Market Power in India's Instant Coffee M

    Abstract The new competition policy of the Government of India seeks to promote competition to protect consumer interests and increase market efficiency. In fact, the degree of price transmission between farmers and final consumers also depends on the degree of competition in the processing...
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    Man and Woman Talk: Grammatical and Syntactical Similarities and Disparities

    Abstract Multiple research studies on grammar and syntax used by men and women stress disparities stemming from gender specific styles of “talk”. Borrowing from the existing literature, we analyzed transcripts of 107 employees in an Indian organization to study variations, if any, in grammar...
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    DSS (Decision Support Systems) in Indian Organised Retail Sector

    Project by IIM students
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    IIMs Expansion - Myths, Realities and Policy Choices

    Abstract This paper suggests a roadmap for IIM Ahmedabad to increase its intake substantially with available resources in its flagship ‘Post Graduate Program in Management’ (PGP equivalent to MBA). Solutions for other IIMs should be similar as all share similar programs, ethos and culture...
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    Heterogeneity and Common Pool Resources: Collective Management of Forests in Himachal

    Heterogeneity and Common Pool Resources: Collective Management of Forests in Himachal Pradesh, India Abstract In the past two decades, theoretical and empirical evidence suggests that communities of resource users are capable of overcoming social dilemmas, and are capable of creating and...
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    The Effect of Wal-Mart Supercenters on Grocery Prices in New England

    Abstract : This study examines the competitive price effect of Wal-Mart Supercenters on national brand and private label grocery prices in New England. For this purpose, we use primary price data collected on a basket of identical products from six Supercenters in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and...
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    Missing Issues in the Debate on Reservation

    Project made by IIM-A Students Abstract :
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    The Expected Stock Returns of Malaysian Firms: A Panel Data Analysis

    Abstract We used panel data set of 1729 observations (247 Malaysian companies listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange for 1993-2000) to identify variables that could explain expected returns of Malaysian stocks. Our results are based on the fixed effects regression model as it performed...
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    Financial Goals Choices and Performance of Firms in Malaysia

    Abstract The objectives of the study are (a) to ascertain the financial goals pursued by companies in Malaysia and (b) to find out the relationship between firms' financial performance and stated financial goals. Data on the financial goals are collected from 41 KLSE listed firms through a...
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    Relative Effectiveness of Signals in IPOs in Indian Capital Markets

    Abstract IPO by a firm calls for assessment of potential agency problems and associated costs by the outside investors. The potential conflict of interest problems between insiders and outsiders could be very high in countries with weak corporate governance mechanisms like India. Theoretically...
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    Quality Attributes and Hedonic Price Analysis of Ghee

    Abstract In the post-WTO scenario processed food industry is witnessing intra-industry trade, i.e., trade in similar products. It also means that there will be intense competition between foreign and Indian companies in the domestic market. This competition will compel companies to focus their...
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    The Challenge of Governance of India Today

    Abstract This paper attempts to delineate the possible role of goverance oriented reform in India today. We raise conceptual and historical difficulties with the notion that sees governance failure as the cause of poor economic performance. We discuss why there are certain regularities in the...
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    Societal Change, States and Governance: Insights from History and other Societies

    Abstract The nature of governance has differed widely across societies, and what is more interesting, within any particular society depending upon the stage of development. Governance is better defined in functional rather than in value terms. Functional governance aids and abetts...
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    GATS and Educational Services: Issues for India's Response in WTO Negotiations

    Abstract Under the auspices of WTO, negotiations on liberalization of trade in services are expected to begin soon. One agenda at the negotiating table will be trade in educational services. Trade in educational services is too important an issue for India, and, a thorough homework needs to be...
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    Policy Barriers Preventing Access to Emergency Obstetric are in Rural India

    The paper describes how policies restrict basic doctors from performing obstetric surgical procedures including cesarean section even in remote areas where there is no specialist obstetrician available. Project made by IIM-A Students
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    Efficient Subsidisation of LPG: A Study of Possible Options

    Abstract : The budget contained an announcement that the central government would actively explore the option of using an appropriate form of the ‘food stamps’ or an alternative scheme to improve the efficacy and reduce the cost of the current system of administration of food subsidies. The...
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    Capital Structure and the Firm Characteristics: Evidence from an Emerging Market

    Abstract We examine the determinants of capital structure of Malaysian companies utilizing data from 1984 to 1999. We classify data into four sub-periods that correspond to different stages of Malaysian capital market. Debt is decomposed into three categories: short-term, long-term and total...
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    Corporate Dividend Policy and Behaviour: The Malaysian Evidence

    This study examines corporate dividend policy and behaviour of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) companies. Project Made By IIM-A students
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    In a Free WTO Trade Regime, Food Industry Must Focus on Quality Management

    Abstract In the new WTO led freer trade environment, Indian food industry can compete globally only if it is price and quality competitive. While many have addressed price competitiveness, sensitising food industry on the importance of quality competitiveness has become essential. Mainstream...
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    Experiences of Various Forms of Commercial Partnerships in Indian Railways

    This paper brings out issues of governance between the Ministry of Railways and various service delivering commercial entities under the Ministry. Some of this is accentuated by both the ministerial and administrative powers vested in the same body, namely the Railway Board. Project Made By...
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