Economics of Homestead and Orchard in India

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This book is the first attempt of its kind to quality the contribution of homestead (and orchard) to family income in Assam, (based on intensive micro-level survey or five villages. This study has made it quite kapparent that although the produce raised in homestead (and orchard ) is primarily meant for self-consumption there is no reason to under-estimate the contribution of this supplementary source of earning which can go a long way in alleviating rural poverty. This book is likely to prove highly useful to students, teachers and policy-makers, specially those who are interested in the field of rural economic development.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR N.K. Dey

Dr. N.K. Dey (b. 1956) did his M.A. in Economics from Dibrugarh University in 1977. He obtained his Ph.D. Degree from the same University in 1986. After serving as a Lecturer in Economics at Digbol College fro about 10 Years, he joined the Post-Graduate Department of Economics, Dibrugarh University as a Lecturer in 1987 where he is currently holding the post of Reader. Besides the present book, he as written (ask co-author), two text books (in Assamese) on Principles of Economics for Higher secondary course. Apart from guiding research and associating with various field surveys, Dr. Dey has contributed several research papers to various distinguished journals. A research project sponsored by the ICSSR is on the way of completion under his supervision.

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Title
Economics of Homestead and Orchard in India
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8170995108
Length
xvi+308p., Tables; Appendices; Bibliography; Index; 22cm.
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