CDS is pleased to announce the fourth version of its training programme, “Teaching Innovation Programme in Economics” during November 8 through 25 2010. The programme aims to improve the quality of teaching of Economics and is open to lecturers working at Colleges and Universities throughout the country. The programme covers four modules, Micro and Macroeconomics, Econometrics and Selected topics in Indian economy. It is fully residential and CDS will take care of the boarding and lodging of the participants selected for the programme. Further, efforts are on to secure duty leave for those lecturers participating in the programme from the state of Kerala. Applications for TIPE 4.0  is now closed and the list of selected candidates will be posted here on Friday, the 23rd of July at 17 hrs. 

Professor K N Raj, one of the most eminent economists of the country and the founder of CDS, passed away on Wednesday, the 10th of February 2010. He was 86. Professor Raj made path-breaking contributions to our understanding of the Indian economy, especially through empirical analysis of its various facets. He also played an exemplary role in systematizing the teaching of and research in Economics by being associated with the establishment and growth of two of premier economics teaching and research institutes in the country, the Delhi School of Economics at the University of Delhi and the Centre for Development Studies at Trivandrum, Kerala.  At both the places he was instrumental in congregating a number of distinguished faculty and very bright students.Among his many institutional innovations, the one that for which he will always be remembered is the institutionalization of decentralized governance, which has greatly helped to improve inclusiveness and transparency. This form of governance has helped CDS evolve into an internationally-renowned research institute without suffering the usual pangs associated with high-profile growth and indeed, publicity. A special issue of CDS Chronicle  celebrates the life and works of this great teacher.

 

Sunil Mani
Has China and India Become More Innovative Since the Onset of Reforms in the Two Countries? May 2010: WP 430

 

T. R. Dilip
School Educational Attainment In Kerala: Trends And Differentials. April 2010: WP 429

 

Sunil Mani
The Flight From Defence to Civilian Space:Evolution of the Sectoral System of Innovation of India's Aerospace Industry. April 2010: WP 428

J. Devika and V.J. Varghese
To Survive or To Flourish?  Minority Rights and Syrian Christian Community Assertions in 20th Century Travancore/Kerala March 2010: WP 427

Anup Kumar Bhandari
Policy Makers’ Dilemma in the Face of Global Crisis: Some Perspectives regarding the Expansion of Indian Leather Industry March 2010: WP 426

P.L.Beena and Hrushikesh Mallick
Exchange Rate and Export Behaviour of Indian Textiles and Clothing Sector: An Enquiry for Major Destination Countries March 2010: WP 425

K.C. Zachariah and S. Irudaya Rajan
Migration Monitoring Study, 2008: Emigration and Remittances in the Context of Surge in Oil Prices March, 2010: WP 424

N.Vijayamohanan Pillai
Loss of Load Probability of a Power System: Kerala February 2010: WP 423   

Jayasekhar S and C. Nalin Kumar
Compliance, Competitiveness and Market Acess: A Study on Indian Seafood Industry February, 2010 : WP 422

S. Irudaya Rajan, V.J. Varghese,M.S. Jayakumar
Overseas Recruitment in India: Structures, Practices and Remedies February 2010: WP 421

These and all other Working Papers (since 1972) are available as pdf files and may be downloaded from here.