This monograph indicates how such data can best be analyzed. It is important because it applies a conceptual scheme recently developed by the authors-prediction analysis-to ordinal data.

Introduces methods for quantitative assessment of relationships among categoric variables in multivariable crosstabulations. Procedures to estimate and interpret effect parameters for hierarchical models are described for both the general loglinear model and its logit version.

Outlines a set of techniques that enables a researcher to explore the hidden structure of large databases. These techniques use proximities to find a configuration of points that reflect the structure in the data.

Explores the utility of techniques designed to make the inferences in causal modeling more reliable, including a comparison between ecological regression models and ecological correlation.

The Community-Oriented Needs Assessment (CONA) model presented by the authors demonstrates that effective two-way communication between providers of human services and the community is necessary for effective and efficient social services. The (CONA) model uses data from demographic/statistical profiles, key informants, and random community members to define needed services, to develop programs, to enhance interagency cooperation, and to improve accountability. The authors both outline the logic behind the use of this model and sketch a step-by-step approach for developing the model for use in a variety of settings. CONTENTS: Chapter 1: A Human Services Planning Model Chapter 2: Preassesment Activities Chapter 3: Interviewing Procedures Chapter 4: Data Collection and Analysis Chapter 5: Intra-AgencyUtilization of Needs Assesment Data Chapter 6: Systems Planning and Needs Assesment Appendixes

Discusses an array of techniques for the analysis of data collected on the same units of analysis (the 'panel') at two or more points in time.

This book is intended primarily for students of agricultural economics. It provides an elementary statements of some of the analytical tools used in agricultural economics. Main objectives is to provide a theoretical foundation for use in analysis of agricultural economics problems. We believe that students can obtain greater benefits from studies in agriculture and economics development, agriculture production economics, agricultural distribution economics and some important issues related to agriculture in developing economics. The book has been so designed as to serve the requirement of students both at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels, as also the teachers, researchers and agronomist alike. The book is broadly divided into four sections. Contents : PART ONE Introduction PART TWO 1. Production Economics 2. Isoquant-Isocost Production Function: A Non-Conventional Approach 3. Multiple Output with Open Input Analysis 4. Cost, Revenue and Profit Maxmization 5. Risk and Uncertainty in Framing 6. Cobb-Douglas Production Function: A Critical Evaluation PART THREE 1. Consumption Economics 2. Demand Analysis of Farm Products 3. Demand and Supply- Price Determination 4. Price-Policy PART FOUR 1. Agriculture in Indian Plan: An Assement of Achievement and Failures 2. A note on Green Revelation 3. Farm-size, production and Productive Debate 4. Land Reforms: Some Important Dimensions 5. Marketable and Marketed Surplus 6. Farm Mechanization 7. Agriculture Labor 8. Rural Credit 9. Agricultural Tax 10. The Micro and Macro Dimension of Economic Reforms In India

The Book 'Agricultural Economics - Models, Problems, Problems Policy Issues' is the outcome of teaching research experiences of the author in the P.G Department of Economics, Bangalore University, and Bangalore. The Book Contains - 1. Models of Agricultural Development starting from Physiocrats to that of Hayami.y. and Ruttan V.W. Whose Contributions could inspire the Government in western Countries to pursue right polices for the development of agriculture and where agriculture is pursued not as a way of life, but a commercial venture 2. Problems and policy issues, starting from law capital formation in Indian Agriculture to that of Agro- climatic zonal planning and even development of allied services such as Dairy, Livestock, Fishery and Social Forestry etc. The special feature of this Book is that it contains several new topic with latest data culled out from various Journal and seminar Papers. To mention a few topics viz., New Challenges in Agriculture Development, flood Control in India, Technology and Agricultural Development, Foreign Trade and Agricultural Dry, Framing Technology etc, have been written by relying on various Issues of Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics and papers presented at various seminars. PART-I 1. Models of Agricultural Development PART-II 2. Problems of Agricultural development PART-III 3. Policy Issues

Rural Development in India is an important segment of economic development. Although, thousands of crores of rupees have been spent on rural development during the last 57 years, the problem is as grave as it was. Yet, the importance of this subject has enhanced. Rural India is real India. Over Seventy-six per cent of the total population of India lives in villages. Rural India still contributes about half of the national income. Agriculture is the basic occupation which sustains the rural areas. Rural development is not simply an economic proposition; it has social, psychological and cultural dimensions as well. It is a multi-dimensional as well as multi-directional concept. To be precise, rural development is a programme designed to improve the socio-economic living conditions of the rural poor. It aims also at raising their cultural level and reorienting their rich traditions. It seeks to achieve increase rural production and productivity, greater socio-economic equity and a higher standard of living for the rural poor. It is partly ameliorative and partly development-oriented. Development is interlinked with motivation, innovation and the active participation of the beneficiaries, inter alia, this calls for organisation and management. Rural development recognizes the importance of improved food supplies and nutrition, as well as the importance of such basic services as health, housing, education and expanded communications, which will go a long way in enhancing the productivity of the rural poor. Moreover, it aims at providing gainful employment, so that the rural people too may contribute their mite to the national product. Rural development implies a fuller development of existing resources, including the construction of infrastructure, such as roads and irrigation works, the introduction of new production technology, the revival of traditional arts and crafts, and the creation of new types of institution s and organisations. The study presents a kaleidoscopic review of varied aspects of rural development in FORTY TWO chapters. The Study also features: 1. Programmes, policies, and analyse the progress and shortcomings. 2. Emerging issues and challenges. 3. Prospects and out of look of Rural Development in India. The study is useful to students, Researchers, Administrators and Professionals. Contents : 1. Introduction Section One : Rural India 2. Socio Economic Structure of Rural India 3. Rural Poverty Section Two : Rural Development 4. Meaning and Content of Rural Development 5. Rural Development: An Overview 6. Early Attempts at Rural Development 7. National Programmes of Rural Development 8. Community Development Programme 9. Employment Guarantee Scheme 10. Issues in Rural Development Section Three : Present Rural Development Programmes 11. Wage Employment Programme 12. Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship Development 13. Special Area Development Programmes 14. Rural Housing Programmes 15. National Social Assistance Programme 16. Rural Water Supply Programme 17. Rural Sanitation Section Four : Approach to Rural Development 18. Agriculture and Rural Development 19. Imperatives for Wise Water Management 20. Energy Management 21. Modern Agricultural Technology 22. Social Forestry 23. Rural Industrialisation 24. Land Reforms and Rural Development Section Five : Financing Rural Development 25. Credit Needs of the Rural Poor 26. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 27. Techniques of Lending to Agriculture 28. Area and Project Approach to Bank Lending 29. Decentralised Credit Planning 30. District Credit Plans 31. Block Level Planning 32. 20-Point Programme and Rural Development Section Six : Rural Management 33. Agencies for Rural Development 34. Role of Voluntary Agencies 35. Vikas Volunteer Vahini 36. Council for Advancement of People`s Action and Rural Technology 37. Rural Management 38. Training for Rural People 39. Panchayats for Rural Development Section Seven : Future of Rural Development 40. Future of Rural Development 41. Rural Development in the 21st Century Section Eight : Experiments in Rural Development 42. Case Studies Annexure − I Section Nine : Select Bibliography

Our sincere and deliberate efforts have been devoted to give the book a comprehensive form. All chapters have been discussed in a very simple and lucid language so as to make the subject easily understandable to our beloved students. This book is appropriate for students of MBA/B.Tech (Bio-technology and Food Technology), different technical and management institutions and universities and colleges where agriculture related streams are available. Contents - 1. Introduction to Agribusiness Management 2. Indian Agricultural Policy and Scheme 3. Agricultural Finance 4. Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure 5. Agricultural Economics 6. Production Management in Agribusiness 7. Human Resource Management in Agribusiness 8. Agriculture Technology and Research 9. Research Methods in Agribusiness Management