The paper argues that economism and, in particular, the individual drive to maximize utility and amass profit are not enough to ensure the efficient functioning of an economy; and that even for elementary economic activities, such as trade, exchange and contracting to occur smoothly, it is...

Many developments have taken place over the years. With increase in life expectancy, retirement is becoming longer and traditional retirement models are under strain. Government is now showing serious concern for pension reforms. It was therefore thought to bring together experts on the subject...

During the period 1972-73 to 2004-05 in rural India, the total number of workers expanded more in the non-farm sector than the farm sector with the rise in male workers being sharper than that of female workers. This enquir,y primarily based on NSS data, throws up ample evidence of the...

This paper is a literature survey of some relevant issues arising from environmental quality provision and eco-labelling schemes. First of all it is shown how the two topics are strictly related. Firms adopting a production process (or producing a good) more environmentally friendly than others...

Given the importance of urban public services in attracting firm location, increasing employment and facilitating economic growth, in this paper, the author examines the following questions: Is there a need for reforming public service delivery in Ludhiana (which is a city chosen under...

The speech mainly throws light upon the impact of financial crisis on emrging economies particulary India. [Speech delivered at Reserve Bank of India at the RBI-BIS Seminar at Hyderabad].

The argument of the White Paper are Basically robust, but could be improved Long-term determinants of prosperity •Relatively less emphasis on openness •More emphasis on incentives to invest Shorter-term effects of openness on poverty •Even more complex than WP suggested...

The introduction of the Chairman to the Draft presented for discussion based upon the 2006 text and to move the negotiations forward by proposing specific outcomes, not rehearsing everyone’s position, and challenging all to compromise.