The current food crisis all over the globe has necessitated alternative policy actions byvarious stakeholders in almost all countries of the world. Consequently, efforts are focusedon increased investment in agricultural research and development. The study evaluatesimpact of technological...

The study evaluates the technical, allocative and cost efficiencies of maize farmers andanalyses the impact of technological innovations on these efficiency measures. Theinvestigation of farm efficiency is of vital importance from both microeconomic andmacroeconomic points of view. It indicates...

The thesis comprises of six independent chapters with the common theme of financial repression and liberalization. Financial repression consists of the following three elements: First, the banking system is forced to hold government bonds and money through the imposition of high reserve and...