The paper is based on the 8 Input . Output (I-O) tables for the Indian economy available over a period of 36 years from 1968-69 to 2003-04. The technical progress (TP) in the context of the I-O tables is based on the concept of a production function defining the relationship between gross output...

We examine trends in regional disparities in India over a period of 26 years (1980 to 2006). There are wide and increasing variations in economic performances of states over time. We have employed panel data estimation method based on the neo-classical framework. The analysis is based on 25...

Agglomeration economies have been analyzed in the literature as drivers of economic growth, as these contribute to productivity enhancement. The primary objective of this paper is to ascertain the existence of agglomeration economies, and to examine the extent to which these have contributed to...

Agglomeration economies have been analyzed in the literature as drivers of economic growth, as these contribute to productivity enhancement. The primary objective of this paper is to ascertain the existence of agglomeration economies, and to examine the extent to which these have contributed to...

We examine trends in regional disparities in India over a period of 26 years (1980 to 2006). There are wide and increasing variations in economic performances of states over time. We have employed panel data estimation method based on the neo-classical framework. The analysis is based on 25...

Fears that the movement to GST would add to inflation have been unfounded. In this study we ex-ante estimate the impact the movement to GST would have on inflation and show that it would be very marginal at best. The inflation argument to have multiple rates is therefore weak. The impact on the...