Browsing Working Papers by Author "Varma, Poornima"
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Adoption of natural resource management technologies under information constraints: the case of system of rice intensification (SRI) in India
Varma, Poornima (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017)This study examines the role of information constraints in the adoption of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in India by explicitly incorporating information in the adoption model. The results showed that effective ... -
Adoption of system of rice intensification and its impact on rice yields and household income: an analysis for India
Varma, Poornima (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017)Natural resource management (NRM) technologies, such as the system of rice intensification (SRI) are recognized as a promising systemic approach to enhance rice production at affordable costs without harming the environment. ... -
India's horticulture sector - A port- level analysis of onion export pricing
Varma, Poornima; Issar, Akash (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017-03-10)Extending the traditional model of agricultural pricing behaviour and market structure with the constructed commodity specific export weighted exchange rates, this paper analyses the exchange rate induced market power, ... -
Intra-industry trade and labour market adjustment: Indian manufacturing sector
Varma, Poornima; Issar, Akash (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017-04-05)The study investigates the role of trade, labor market regulations and institutions on labour adjustment costs. The study develops a linear dynamic panel model using quasi-maximum likelihood fixed effects estimator. Using ...