The purpose of the study is to explore the possibility of developing an econometric model which would help in explaining and predicting changes in wheat production in the Punjab. Wheat is a major crop in the province occupying nearly 40 per cent of the total cultivated area and about 2/3 of the...

In this paper an attempt has been made to explore the major causes of price level changes in West Pakistan during the past thirteen years and to determine their relative importance in explaining the price fluctuations. A supples: nentary object of the paper is to develop a predictive mechanism...

This study has two objects: the primary object is to analyse the traditional procedure of land revenue assessment, and to examine its relevance under present conditions. An ancillary object is to. calculate the existing burden of land revenue and to explore the scope for additional taxation....

for forecasting wheat production. Among the equations developed, it was found out that equation (2.2) for irrigated districts and equation (3.2) for barani districts could be useful in forecasting wheat production in the Punjab. While the forecasting procedure was elaborated in detail, it was...

To promote rapid industrialization, developing countries have employed a variety of fiscal incentives to attract resources into the manufacturing sector. Perhaps the one incentive most frequently used has been that of protective tariffs. However, many developing countries, including Pakistan,...