Choice theory is a mathematical discipline which studies the problem of choosing a point from a set of points by studying the mathematical properties of maps assigning an outcome to each choice problem in some class of choice problems. A large literature has grown up concerning choice problems...

Promotion of new wood stoves has been made into a nation-wide time-bound program. At present, setting of targets in each area proceeds somewhat arbitrarily. Generally, no account is taken of the mechanics of absorption. This paper deals with this problem. A mathematical model of the process is...

Reply coupons and inquires in advertisements are ways devised by advertisers to encourage readers to act quickly on the newly acquired information or desire. The paper presents a comprehensive list of formats that can be used for soliciting inquiries. It also gives different types of coupons for...

This is the study of a Rural Development Project initiated by the Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Temple. As a project of the temple it has certain unique features and advantages in implementation. The design and implementation of this project in the context of the widely shared traditions of the...

This is a summary of the study entitled “Relationship of Consumption and Production in Changing Agricultural: A Study in Surat District, India” published in the occasional paper series of the Technological Change in Agriculture Project at the Department of Agricultural Economics, Cornell...

In the present paper, we have examined trends in regional disparity in human and social development by considering numerous indicators other than State Income. We found no support to the general impression prevailing in the recent literature that disparity is increasing over the last two decades...

This paper grew out of a reading of an interesting exposition by Danilov and Sotskov [1997], where general one to one correspondences are established between binary relations and choice correspondences. Out purpose in this paper is to establish similar and more specific bisections in choice...

Production around the world is now increasingly characterized by shorter product cycles and just-in-time processes. Consequently, the reliability of the supplier is an important distinguishing characteristic. This paper presents a situation where suppliers in more distorted economies would be...

In order to strengthen district level administration for implementing various developmental schemes, it would be necessary to develop proper information systems at the distrit level. A framework for developing and organizing District Information Service Centres has been developed. The...