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General saddle point property for two person variable threat games
(2010-03-23)In this paper we prove that all two person variable threat games which satisfy some very general conditions, fulfill a certain saddle point property at an equilibrium point. -
A generalised scale for pretesting print advertisements
(2010-03-20)The Working Paper presents the findings of a research study which was initiated to develop a generalized scale which could be used to pretest an advertisement prepared by an agency or to compare alternate advertisements ... -
Generalization of the nash bargaining solution in two person co-operative games
(2010-03-23)Existence and characterization of a generalized bargaining solution incorporating preferential treatment, is discussed. Similar results pertaining to variable reference point games are motivated. -
Generalization of the raiffa-kalai smorodinsky solution in two person bargaining games
(2010-03-24)In this paper we present a generalization of the Raiffa - Kalai - Smorodinsky solution to two person bargaining games, to incorporate asymmetries in solution payoffs. -
Generalized dreze-muller equilibrium: some rationing scheme in a distribution economy
(2010-03-29)Here we view rationing as an instrument available in the hands of a social planner to effect a more equitable distribution of goods. We introduce a separate currency (like a coupon) alongside money, and both money as well ... -
Generalized shapely value for games with a coalition structure
(2010-07-27)In cooperative games with transferable utility, there is usually no restriction on the possible coalitions that can materialize. A significant departure from this tradition, occurs in Moulin [1995], where the concept of ... -
Generators of pioneering-innovative management; some Indian evidence
(2010-03-14)Based on questionnaire data on a sample of Indian organizations, the paper identifies some of the internal and environmental generators of a vigorous mode of management labelled the pioneering-innovative (PI) mode. The ... -
A geometric programming approach to solve van der waerden conjecture on doubly stochastic matrices
(2010-03-13)In this paper the problem of finding the minimum of the permanent of a doubly stochastic matrix has been formulated as a reversed geometric program with a single constraint and an equivalent dual formulation is given. A ... -
Ghana’s public sector finances: Recent developments and issues
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 1989-11-01)Ghana’s public sector is fairly large and diverse. Of the different components of the public sector (central government, public enterprises and local authorities), the central government plays a dominant role in resource ... -
Global airline competition under open skies policies and cabotage
(2009-12-12)Given the criticality of civil aviation policy for developing countries such as India and China and developed countries such as Japan, Britain and the United States, we review global airline competition to shed light on ... -
Global risk and demand for gold by central banks
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017)This paper examines the influence of global risk on the holding of gold by central banks based on annual data for 100 countries during 1990-2015. We use a dynamic panel generalized method of moments (GMM) model to estimate ... -
Global risk and demand for gold by central banks
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017-01-30)This paper examines the influence of global risk on the holding of gold by central banks based on annual data for 100 countries during 1990-2015. We use a dynamic panel generalized method of moments (GMM) model to estimate ... -
Globalization and consumer choice
(2010-04-06)Based on simple examples, the note highlights the inadequate provisions in policy and law for promoting competition and consumer choice in the market place. Thus contrary to promise, globalization is limiting consumer ... -
Globalization and inequality - A pathway through education
(Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2017-09-12)This study investigates the effect of globalization on economic inequality in a country through the channel of education. We measure globalization by the KOF globalization index (a composite index consisting of elements ... -
Globalization Work and Management
(2009-12-12)On a larger plane, changes are also occurring in trade and business world. A few truly global organizations have emerged. However, organizations that operate in 30-40 or 10-20 countries are many, and are beginning to ... -
Globalization, multinationals and tax base allocation: advance pricing agreements as shifts in international taxation?
(2010-04-03)This paper elaborates on the emergence of so-called advance pricing agreements APA in international taxation and corresponding APA programs in individual countries It refers how globliging business processes trigger ... -
Goal programming model for selection of integrated rural energy system
(2010-03-14)This paper presents a goal programming model for selection of Integrated Rural Energy System (IRES). The decisions involve (i) selection of a mix of energy generating systems and (ii) allocation of energy from these to ... -
Gold in household portfolios during a pandemic: evidence from an emerging economy
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2023-06-01)This paper examines how Indian households allocate their savings portfolio across gold, financial assets, and cash during the COVID-19 crisis. Our study relies on a nationally representative household survey conducted ... -
Gold is old: noble metal in Indian economy through ages
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2021-11-01)For millennia, gold is considered auspicious in India and consumers have a fascination for possessing gold, gold jewellery, and gold coins. In this paper I document the sacredness associated with gold, the ancient Indian ... -
Gold monetization in India as a transformative policy: a mixed method analysis
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017)India is the second largest consumer of gold in the world and gold is a major contributor to the current account deficit. Much of the gold goes out of circulation and is not available to support economic activity. To ...