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Energy Security for India: Petroleum Demand Estimations and Projections
Crude oil and other petroleum products play an important role in India’s energy security and in sustaining its high growth rate. Against that background, this document empirically analyses petroleum demand; estimates demand functions for crude oil, diesel, and petroleum; and projects demand for these products up to 2025 for several different reasonable ...E-commerce’s fast-tracking diffusion and adaptation in developing...
Applied Economic Perspectives and PolicyAssessing Marine Plastic Pollution in India
Rampant use of plastics and inefficient waste management practices have led to the plastic waste being either piled up on dumpsites or finding their way into the open sea contributing to global problem of marine plastic pollution. The marine debris is a matter of grave concern both for marine biota and humans ...Trade Prospects Between India and Central Asia
There is significant potential for improving trade in commodities and services between India and Central Asia. This document identifies the constraints of trade in this region and suggests policies that could be implemented to overcome these constraints and increase bilateral trade. Read MoreDiesel Subsidy Withdrawing The Economic Impact of Withdrawing the Diesel...
The large subsidy on diesel has become controversial in view of the large current account and fiscal deficits. The consequent depreciation of the rupee—along with the additional fiscal burden of the food security bill—will make it absolutely necessary to phase out the diesel subsidy of about Rs 13 per litre. Our research ...