This paper summarized briefly the general economic situation in the Maldives and describes its health care system, demographics and health outcomes. Policy recommendations are to ensure regular real price increases in all tobacco produts to deter use, accompanied by actions to detect and deter...

Among the various factors determining the successful operation of an industry, one of the most crucial factors is its pricing strategy. A correct pricing strategy will help in rational allocation of scarce resources and capital formation, which is crucial for the future growth of industries. It...

This paper investigates the relevance of traditional trade-exchange rate theorems for developing countries facing sunk entry costs in international markets. Firstly, the theorems analysing pricing of tradable goods and the trade balance dynamics following exchange rate shocks are accounted for....

Until now, organic farming in Austria saw its largest growth in the period between 1994 and 1998. The following factors all contributed to Austria achieving the highest percentage of organic farms in Europe: the early addition of guidelines for organic crop production and animal husbandry to the...

Statistics is used in our day to day life. Examples are there to show that statistics is misused in many. This can happen when people are information illiterate. [Address at DST-CIMS, BHU on Mar 20, 2012 as part of the 150th Birth Aniversary Celebrations of Mahanama Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya].