Margin 2006

The Journal is aimed at providing a focal point for dissemination ofempirical information and research findings in the broad areas of applied economics. A major emphasis is on policy analysis and application of modern quantitative techniques to developmental issues. It is, therefore, intended at encouraging economic research and analysis to bring home a deeper understanding of the dynamics of development process, needed for policy-making. EDITORIAL BOARD CHIEF EDITOR: Suman Bery ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Anil Kumar Sharma, Anushree Sinha EDITORIAL BOARD Shankar N Acharya, Professor ICRIER, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations, New Delhi Prof. K Krishnamurty, Honorary Professor Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad V M Rao, former Member Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices