This study constructs a macroeconometric model to analyse the problems of regions that exhibit dependence on nonrenewable resources (e.g. oil). The role of the oil sector in the UAE and the extent to which it subsidizes the rest of the economy is evaluated. The macroeconometric model constructed...

There has been a perception that since the introduction of what have derisively been called “neo-liberal†reforms, the social sectors i.e. those dealing with education and health, have suffered. Is this really so? Computations are based on Plan outlay of the Centre, states and union...

Infrastructure in general and urban infrastructure in particular has proved to be a pons asinorum of economic development. Whilst infrastructure is an umbrella term, provision of many of its components is the duty of the urban local bodies (ULBs). Given the financial crunch faced by the ULBs,...

This paper is concerned with respect to asses the revenue and expenditure patterns in the various Urban Local Bodies(ULBs) in Maharashtra. The context for this is the finance commissions at the state and central levels as well as the 74th constitutional amendment. Without the requisite...

This article examines decentralization in the state of Maharashtra in India, especially with respect to the functioning of its urban local governments. Using panel data, the article specifically investigates the flypaper effect of grants from the state government to urban local bodies. It also...

This paper is concerned with estimating growth regressions for a panel of 104 countries with data spread over a 24-year period. The paper employs panel data estimation techniques. An important concern is whether growth regressions estimated for a large group can be replicated for smaller...