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Examining Agricultural Household Welfare through Output Marketing Choices and Land Market Efficiency : Evidence from Rural India

Creator:

Dickson, Caleb

Abstract:

Development research and policy aim to improve household welfare by improving access to assets and economic opportunities (Besley & Burgess 2000; Deininger et al. 2003). In rural and agrarian contexts, these goals may be achieved by well-functioning markets for outputs, inputs, off-farm work, and credit. The status of these markets...

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Dissertation
The light shines in the darkness : a qualitative exploration of administrator satisfaction in an increasingly dissatisfying industry

Creator:

McCarthy, Jennifer

Abstract:

PURPOSE-Administrators of nursing homes are turning over at very high rates in the present industry. With the growth of older populations needing skilled nursing care, this presents a risk to the needs of the elderly. Satisfaction and turnover have been correlated in the literature. The purpose of this qualitative study...

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Dissertation
Sustainability of a forest preservation project in India : the case of the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

Creator:

Balasubramanian, Maniselvan

Abstract:

Numerous development projects are implemented in developing countries to attain economic and ecological development. However, in most cases, the encouraging results observed during the implementation phase terminated with the project period, raising concerns on these projects' sustainability after the project period has ended. This study focuses on this sustainability issue...

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Masters Thesis