Demand Elasticities for Pulses and Public Policy Options

Abstract

The case illustrates application of the concepts of demand elasticities of an agricultural product with high protein contents - pulses. It considers the current situation where good monsoon has raised hopes for the bumper crop of pulses in India. Form a deficit of about 20% met by imports the county now is looking for attaining self-sufficiency. Public Policy option in this regard are also considered.