Occupational transition from salaried to self-employment is an important issue in developed economies, but is even more critical in emerging economies, as individuals' occupational choices can drive economic development. Using data on 3637 individuals from India, we examine the effect of...

The classical economic development literature argues that growth is accompanied by a reduction in agriculture's share and an increase in non-agriculture's share of employment. Yet, growth of the non-farm sector does not necessarily signal increasing levels of development, as the sector may serve...

Using a nationally representative large-scale survey of individual ICT skills in India (Multiple Indicators Survey, 2020), we provide evidence on the effects of ICT skills on labor market outcomes and household welfare as measured by per capita expenditure. We study the effects both at the...

Traditionally women were cornered in the four walls of house, serving the family and upbringing the children. Her innate talent was often unnoticed, as her abilities were never given a reasonable chance of display, in the organized set up of economic activities. She was always overburdened with...

Development of village, micro and small enterprises in India has a special significance with regard to bridging up the disparities between urban and rural sectors of the economy on the one hand and the more industrialized and the less industrialized states on the other. It would also channelize...