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Title:
Palanpur : the Economy of an Indian Village, 1971-1975

Subject Categories:
Economic conditions and indicators - Economics
Agriculture, forestry and rural industry - Industry and management

Depositor(s):
Stern, N., University of Warwick. Department of Economics

Principal Investigator(s):
Bliss, C.J., University of Oxford. Nuffield College
Stern, N., University of Warwick. Department of Economics

Sponsor(s):
Economic and Social Research Council

Grant Number:
HR4141

Abstract:
The purpose of this survey was to study the agricultural economics of the village of Palanpur, India, and to test theories of under-development and of the motives and behaviour of poor farmers.
Main Topics:
Variables
Household composition and characteristics of members; area under different crops; fertilizers and produce; ownership of draught animals; milk production; debts; consumer durables.
Detailed information on inputs into 47 sample wheat plots, and the resultant outputs, was also collected.

Coverage:
Dates of Fieldwork: October 1971-June 1975
Country: India
Geography: Palanpur
Observation Units: Individuals

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:Subnational
Population:All households in the village of Palanpur

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: No sampling (total universe); Simple random sample
All households were included in the sample, and a simple random sample of wheat plots was drawn.
Number of Units: 112 (obtained) households
47 (obtained) plots for Wheat Survey
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; Observation

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

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Date of Release:
First Edition: 1980

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