Browsing Working Papers by Author "DasGupta, A."
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Distribution and development effects of tariff subsidy policies in small open dual economy
DasGupta, A.; Gang, Ira, N. (2010-03-13)In this paper the effects of tariff cum subsidy policies in a small open dual economy with intersectoral migration are considered. The model used is an extended version of the mobile capital Harris-Todaro model of ... -
Influence of industry structure on firm performance and conduct in a managerial theory of the firm
John, K. C.; DasGupta, A. (2010-03-14)In this paper a general model of industrial organizations is developed along the lines of the managerial theories of the firm. The utility function of management and shareholders - the two important stakeholders of ... -
Note on the effects of tax-subsidy policies on the personal distribution of income in dual economies
DasGupta, A. (2010-03-13)In this paper the effect of tax-subsidy policies on the personal income distribution is studied using the mobile capital Harris-Todaro model of Corden-Findlay-McCool. It is shown that tax subsidy packages with efficiency ... -
On the estimation of elasticity in economics
DasGupta, A.; Misra, P. N. (1984-12-01)For the measurement of elasticity, given two observation of a bivariate relationship, the arc elasticity formula has been traditionally used by economists and statisticians. However, no proper statistical justification for ... -
Poverty inequality and development in dual economics with urban informal sectors
DasGupta, A.; Gang, Ira, N. (2010-03-13)In this paper a general model of dualistic economies with urban informal sectors is proposed. The model is able to encompass a wide variety of distortions and institutional features which may affect such economies. Within ... -
Some notes on equal yield income and expenditure taxes
DasGupta, A. (2010-03-14)In this paper the efficiency, savings and inequality effects of income and expenditure taxes are reexamined. It is shown that current welfare is likely to be promoted by a mix of the two taxes rather than either tax alone. ...