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Original Article
Open Access
Fiscal Adjustments and Social Spending : An Analysis of the Indian Economy
Ishfaq Ahmad Khoja, N. A. Khan
· pp. 7–19
DOI: 10.17010/aijer/2019/v8i3/146033
The higher and unsustainable levels of debt have forced the economies to undergo consolidation policies to improve their fiscal position. However, such policies can impact both economic growth and welfare spending owing to their deficit dependence. The current study analyzed …
Keywords:
Consolidation, Growth, Social Spending, Welfare Spending
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Original Article
Open Access
Impact Analysis of the SHG-Bank Linkage Model on Empowerment of Women in Dehradun
Sonam, Sushma Aggarwal, Varun Bhushan
· pp. 20–31
DOI: 10.17010/aijer/2019/v8i3/146034
The SHG-bank linkage model of microfinance is the dominant model of microfinance in India. In this paper, using a sample survey data of 400 women respondents in Dehradun, we examined the political and economic impact of microfinancial activities on the …
Keywords:
Self-Help Groups, Micro-Finance, Women's Empowerment, Economic and Political Impact
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Original Article
Open Access
India's Labour Migration to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Issues and Challenges
Imran Alam, Shahid Ahmed
· pp. 32–41
DOI: 10.17010/aijer/2019/v8i3/146035
The Indian economy has been benefitted by migration of Indian skilled and unskilled labour to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and partly filled its trade account deficit and facilitated in the management of balance of payments even in the period …
Keywords:
International Migration, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Semi-skilled Labour, Wage Payment
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Original Article
Open Access
Trends on Rice Production and Productivity in India and the North East Region : Issues and Challenges
B. Imnawapang Longkumer, M. Giribabu
· pp. 42–52
DOI: 10.17010/aijer/2019/v8i3/146037
The study highlighted the trends in area, production, and productivity of rice cultivation in India and the North East Region and tried to investigate the major issues and challenges of rice cultivation. The data from the years 1997-98 to 2015-16 …
Keywords:
Rice, Land, Production, Productivity Trends and Determinants, North East Region