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Working Papers
2024
- Within-Group Inequality and Caste-Based Crimes in India
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) 
Also in Discussion Papers, University of Nottingham, CREDIT (2024)
2022
- Corporate Disclosure, Compliance and Consequences: Evidence from Russia
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2022)
See also Journal Article Corporate disclosure, compliance and consequences: evidence from Russia, The European Journal of Finance, Taylor & Francis Journals (2022) (2022)
2021
- Democratisation under Diversity: Theory and Evidence from Indonesian Communities
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
Also in Studies in Economics, School of Economics, University of Kent (2020)
- Land Ceiling Legislations, Land Acquisition and De-industrialisation: Theory and Evidence from the Indian States
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
2020
- Do Compulsory Schooling Laws Always Work? A Study of Youth Crime in Brazilian Municipalities
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
2018
- Touch Thee Not: Group Conflict, Caste Power, and Untouchability in Rural India
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
See also Journal Article Touch thee not: Group conflict, caste power and untouchability in rural India, Journal of Comparative Economics, Elsevier (2021) View citations (7) (2021)
2017
- Dual Practice by Health Workers: Theory and Evidence from Indonesia
Working Papers, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Department of Economics View citations (6)
Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2017) View citations (7)
2016
- Absence of Altruism? Female Disadvantage in Private School Enrolment in India
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (12)
See also Journal Article Absence of Altruism? Female Disadvantage in Private School Enrollment in India, World Development, Elsevier (2016) View citations (8) (2016)
- Evolution of Capital Structure in East Asia: Corporate Inertia or Endeavours?
Working Papers, eSocialSciences
Also in CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University (2008) View citations (2)
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2008) View citations (4)
See also Journal Article Evolution of capital structure in east Asia—corporate inertia or endeavours?, Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A, Royal Statistical Society (2010) View citations (7) (2010)
- Public Infrastructure, Location of Private Schools and Primary School Attainment in an Emerging Economy
Working Papers, eSocialSciences
Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2009) View citations (2)
See also Journal Article Public infrastructure, location of private schools and primary school attainment in an emerging economy, Economics of Education Review, Elsevier (2010) View citations (29) (2010)
- Regulation and Firm Value: Curious Case of Transparency and Disclosure Laws in Russia
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (1)
2015
- Impact of Hospital Delivery on Child Mortality: An Analysis of Adolescent Mothers in Bangladesh
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (6)
See also Journal Article Impact of hospital delivery on child mortality: An analysis of adolescent mothers in Bangladesh, Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier (2015) View citations (6) (2015)
2014
- In 'Trusts' We Trust: Socially Motivated Private Schools in Nepal
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (1)
2013
- Corruption, Networking and Foreign Ownership: Recent Evidence from CEE Countries
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (1)
2012
- Does Corporate Governance Reform Necessarily Boost Firm Performance? Recent Evidence from Russia
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (6)
Also in CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University (2011)
- Fiscal Decentralisation, Local Institutions and Public Goods Provision: Evidence from Indonesia
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (2)
Also in Studies in Economics, School of Economics, University of Kent (2012) View citations (1)
See also Journal Article Fiscal decentralisation, local institutions and public good provision: evidence from Indonesia, Journal of Comparative Economics, Elsevier (2017) View citations (9) (2017)
- When does leverage hurt productivity growth? A firm-level analysis
Université Paris1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Post-Print and Working Papers), HAL View citations (66)
Also in Post-Print, HAL (2012) View citations (59)
See also Journal Article When does leverage hurt productivity growth? A firm-level analysis, Journal of International Money and Finance, Elsevier (2012) View citations (58) (2012)
2011
- Optimal Leverage and Firm Performance: An Endogenous Threshold Analysis
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University View citations (2)
- Reforms, Growth and Persistence of Gender Gap: Recent Evidence from Private School Enrolment in India
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (6)
- The Value of Business Networks in Emerging Economies: An Analysis of Firms' External Financing Opportunities
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (3)
2010
- Bridging the Gap? Corruption, Knowledge and Foreign Ownership
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University View citations (3)
- Can Private School Growth Foster Universal Literacy? Panel Evidence from Indian Districts
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (7)
- Excess Leverage and Productivity Growth in Emerging Economies: Is There A Threshold Effect?
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (10)
Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2009) View citations (8)
- Fiscal Decentralization and Development: How Crucial is Local Politics?
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (2)
2009
- The Value of Business Networks; an Analysis of Firm Financing in Transition Economies
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University View citations (1)
2008
- Public Infrastructure, Location of Private Schools and Quality of Schooling in an Emerging Economy
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University
- Understanding Poverty among the Elderly in India: Implications for Social Pension Policy
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (12)
See also Journal Article Understanding Poverty among the Elderly in India: Implications for Social Pension Policy, Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals (2011) View citations (18) (2011)
2007
- Birth Spacing, Fertility Selection and Child Survival: Analysis Using a Correlated Hazard Model
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (3)
Also in CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University (2007) View citations (1)
See also Journal Article Birth spacing, fertility selection and child survival: Analysis using a correlated hazard model, Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier (2008) View citations (8) (2008)
- Early Childbirth, Health Inputs and Child Mortality: Recent Evidence from Bangladesh
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (3)
Also in HEW, University Library of Munich, Germany (2004) View citations (3)
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University (2007) View citations (3)
- Effects of Intergenerational Transfers on Elderly Coresidence with Adult Children: Evidence from Rural India
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (3)
- Elite Dominance and Under-Investment in Mass Education: Disparity in the Social Development of the Indian States, 1960-92
IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (2)
- How Does Ownership Structure Affect Capital Structure and Firm Value? Recent Evidence from East Asia
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University View citations (30)
2006
- Elderly Health, Wealth and Co-residence with Adult Children in Rural India
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University View citations (1)
Also in Economics and Finance Discussion Papers, Economics and Finance Section, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University (2006)
- How Does Ownership Structure Affect Capital Structure and Firm Performance? Recent Evidence from East Asia
Economics and Finance Discussion Papers, Economics and Finance Section, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University
- OLD AGE POVERTY IN THE INDIAN STATES: WHAT DO THE HOUSEHOLD DATA TELL US?
CEDI Discussion Paper Series, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions(CEDI), Brunel University View citations (6)
Also in Economics and Finance Discussion Papers, Economics and Finance Section, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University (2006)
- Understanding the Effects of Siblings on Child Mortality: Evidence from India
Economics and Finance Discussion Papers, Economics and Finance Section, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University
Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2006) View citations (3)
HEW, University Library of Munich, Germany (2005) View citations (2)
See also Journal Article Understanding the effects of siblings on child mortality: evidence from India, Journal of Population Economics, Springer (2008) View citations (9) (2008)
2005
- Birth Spacing and Child Survival: Comparative Evidence from India and Pakistan*
Labor and Demography, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (1)
Also in Labor and Demography, University Library of Munich, Germany (2004) View citations (3)
- DO EXTERNAL FUNDS YIELD LOWER RETURNS? RECENT EVIDENCE FROM EAST ASIAN ECONOMIES
Development and Comp Systems, University Library of Munich, Germany
Also in Finance, University Library of Munich, Germany (2004) View citations (2)
See also Journal Article Do external funds yield lower returns?: Recent evidence from East Asian economies, Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier (2006) View citations (2) (2006)
- Dynamic Adjustment of Corporate Leverage: Is there a lesson to learn from the Recent Asian Crisis?
Finance, University Library of Munich, Germany
Also in Finance, University Library of Munich, Germany (2004)
- How Ownership Structure Affects Capital Structure and Firm Performance? Recent Evidence from East Asia
Finance, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (2)
Also in Finance, University Library of Munich, Germany (2005) View citations (5)
Finance, University Library of Munich, Germany (2005) View citations (21)
- OLD AGE POVERTY IN THE INDIAN STATES: WHAT THE HOUSEHOLD DATA CAN SAY?
Labor and Demography, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (6)
2004
- Do Children Act As Old Age Security In Rural India? Evidence From An Analysis Of Elderly Living Arrangements
Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2004, Royal Economic Society View citations (9)
- Understanding the Effects of Sibling Composition on Child
Labor and Demography, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (1)
2003
- Child Schooling in Peru: Evidence From A Sequential Analysis of School Progression
Labor and Demography, University Library of Munich, Germany
See also Journal Article Child schooling in Peru: Evidence from a sequential analysis of school progression, Journal of Population Economics, Springer (2004) View citations (16) (2004)
- How Much of the Gender Difference in Child School Enrolment Can Be Explained? Evidence from Rural India
HEW, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (3)
See also Journal Article How Much of the Gender Difference in Child School Enrolment Can Be Explained? Evidence from Rural India, Bulletin of Economic Research, Wiley Blackwell (2004) View citations (23) (2004)
- Relationships between consumption and inequality in the Indian states
Development and Comp Systems, University Library of Munich, Germany
- The effect of inequality on growth: Theory and evidence from the Indian states
Development and Comp Systems, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (1)
See also Journal Article The Effect of Inequality on Growth: Theory and Evidence from the Indian States, Review of Development Economics, Wiley Blackwell (2004) View citations (10) (2004)
2000
- On Regional Inequality and Growth in India: Theory and Evidence
Econometric Society World Congress 2000 Contributed Papers, Econometric Society
Undated
- Equity versus Efficiency Considerations: Land Allocation in China under Household Responsibility System
Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, University of Wales, Aberystwyth View citations (1)
- Farm Size and Hoarding Costs: Modelling Farms' Choice of Labour Contracts for Indian Agriculture. Revised version
Discussion Papers, Department of Economics, University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Journal Articles
2025
- Impact of private practice of public health workers on public health provision: Evidence from a natural experiment
Social Science & Medicine, 2025, 366, (C)
2023
- Compulsory Schooling Laws, Overcrowding, and Youth Crime: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Brazilian Municipalities
Journal of Development Studies, 2023, 59, (10), 1589-1607
2022
- Corporate disclosure, compliance and consequences: evidence from Russia
The European Journal of Finance, 2022, 28, (17), 1770-1802
See also Working Paper Corporate Disclosure, Compliance and Consequences: Evidence from Russia, IZA Discussion Papers (2022) (2022)
- Ethnic Diversity, Social Norms and Elite Capture: Theory and Evidence from Indonesia
Economica, 2022, 89, (356), 947-996
2021
- Touch thee not: Group conflict, caste power and untouchability in rural India
Journal of Comparative Economics, 2021, 49, (2), 442-466 View citations (7)
See also Working Paper Touch Thee Not: Group Conflict, Caste Power, and Untouchability in Rural India, IZA Discussion Papers (2018) (2018)
2019
- Enhancing Excellence: Socially Motivated Private Schools of Nepal
Journal of Development Studies, 2019, 55, (5), 765-785 View citations (1)
2018
- Private information, institutional distance, and the failure of cross-border acquisitions: Evidence from the banking sector in Central and Eastern Europe
Journal of World Business, 2018, 53, (4), 504-513 View citations (18)
2017
- Fiscal decentralisation, local institutions and public good provision: evidence from Indonesia
Journal of Comparative Economics, 2017, 45, (2), 383-409 View citations (9)
See also Working Paper Fiscal Decentralisation, Local Institutions and Public Goods Provision: Evidence from Indonesia, IZA Discussion Papers (2012) View citations (2) (2012)
2016
- Absence of Altruism? Female Disadvantage in Private School Enrollment in India
World Development, 2016, 85, (C), 105-125 View citations (8)
See also Working Paper Absence of Altruism? Female Disadvantage in Private School Enrolment in India, IZA Discussion Papers (2016) View citations (12) (2016)
2015
- Impact of hospital delivery on child mortality: An analysis of adolescent mothers in Bangladesh
Social Science & Medicine, 2015, 143, (C), 194-203 View citations (6)
See also Working Paper Impact of Hospital Delivery on Child Mortality: An Analysis of Adolescent Mothers in Bangladesh, IZA Discussion Papers (2015) View citations (6) (2015)
2013
- Does business networking boost firms’ external financing opportunities? Evidence from Central and Eastern Europe
Applied Financial Economics, 2013, 23, (5), 415-432 View citations (2)
2012
- POVERTY, ELITE HETEROGENEITY, AND THE ALLOCATION OF PUBLIC SPENDING: PANEL EVIDENCE FROM THE INDIAN STATES
Review of Income and Wealth, 2012, 58, (1), 51-78 View citations (3)
- When does leverage hurt productivity growth? A firm-level analysis
Journal of International Money and Finance, 2012, 31, (6), 1674-1694 View citations (58)
See also Working Paper When does leverage hurt productivity growth? A firm-level analysis, Université Paris1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Post-Print and Working Papers) (2012) View citations (66) (2012)
2011
- Understanding Poverty among the Elderly in India: Implications for Social Pension Policy
Journal of Development Studies, 2011, 47, (7), 1017-1037 View citations (18)
See also Working Paper Understanding Poverty among the Elderly in India: Implications for Social Pension Policy, IZA Discussion Papers (2008) View citations (12) (2008)
2010
- Does ownership structure of emerging-market firms affect their outward FDI? The case of the Indian automotive and pharmaceutical sectors
Journal of International Business Studies, 2010, 41, (3), 437-450 View citations (128)
- Evolution of capital structure in east Asia—corporate inertia or endeavours?
Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A, 2010, 173, (1), 1-29 View citations (7)
See also Working Paper Evolution of Capital Structure in East Asia: Corporate Inertia or Endeavours?, Working Papers (2016) (2016)
- Public infrastructure, location of private schools and primary school attainment in an emerging economy
Economics of Education Review, 2010, 29, (5), 783-794 View citations (29)
See also Working Paper Public Infrastructure, Location of Private Schools and Primary School Attainment in an Emerging Economy, Working Papers (2016) (2016)
2008
- Birth spacing, fertility selection and child survival: Analysis using a correlated hazard model
Journal of Health Economics, 2008, 27, (3), 690-705 View citations (8)
See also Working Paper Birth Spacing, Fertility Selection and Child Survival: Analysis Using a Correlated Hazard Model, IZA Discussion Papers (2007) View citations (3) (2007)
- Understanding the effects of siblings on child mortality: evidence from India
Journal of Population Economics, 2008, 21, (4), 877-902 View citations (9)
See also Working Paper Understanding the Effects of Siblings on Child Mortality: Evidence from India, Economics and Finance Discussion Papers (2006) (2006)
2007
- How does ownership structure affect capital structure and firm value? Recent evidence from East Asia1
The Economics of Transition, 2007, 15, (3), 535-573 View citations (27)
- Symposium on Corporate governance
The Economics of Transition, 2007, 15, (3), 429-432 View citations (2)
2006
- Do external funds yield lower returns?: Recent evidence from East Asian economies
Journal of Asian Economics, 2006, 17, (1), 171-188 View citations (2)
See also Working Paper DO EXTERNAL FUNDS YIELD LOWER RETURNS? RECENT EVIDENCE FROM EAST ASIAN ECONOMIES, Development and Comp Systems (2005) (2005)
2004
- Child schooling in Peru: Evidence from a sequential analysis of school progression
Journal of Population Economics, 2004, 17, (4), 657-680 View citations (16)
See also Working Paper Child Schooling in Peru: Evidence From A Sequential Analysis of School Progression, Labor and Demography (2003) (2003)
- How Much of the Gender Difference in Child School Enrolment Can Be Explained? Evidence from Rural India
Bulletin of Economic Research, 2004, 56, (2), 133-158 View citations (23)
See also Working Paper How Much of the Gender Difference in Child School Enrolment Can Be Explained? Evidence from Rural India, HEW (2003) View citations (3) (2003)
- Relationships between Household Consumption and Inequality in the Indian States
Journal of Development Studies, 2004, 40, (5), 65-90 View citations (8)
- The Effect of Inequality on Growth: Theory and Evidence from the Indian States
Review of Development Economics, 2004, 8, (1), 164-177 View citations (10)
See also Working Paper The effect of inequality on growth: Theory and evidence from the Indian states, Development and Comp Systems (2003) View citations (1) (2003)
2003
- On Public Investment, the Real Exchange Rate and Growth: Some Empirical Evidence from the UK and the USA
Manchester School, 2003, 71, (3), 242-264
2002
- Household sectoral choice and effective demand for rural credit in India
Applied Economics, 2002, 34, (14), 1743-1755 View citations (28)
- Segmentation of Rural Labour Contracts: Some Further Evidence
Bulletin of Economic Research, 2002, 54, (2), 151-80 View citations (4)
2001
- The East Asian crisis and financing corporate investment: is there a cause for concern?
Journal of Asian Economics, 2001, 12, (4), 507-527 View citations (17)
2000
- Determinants of occupational change and mobility in rural India
Applied Economics, 2000, 32, (12), 1559-1573 View citations (9)
- Economic reform and household welfare in rural China: evidence from household survey data
Journal of International Development, 2000, 12, (2), 187-206 View citations (1)
1999
- An Analysis of Childhood Malnutrition in Rural India: Role of Gender, Income and Other Household Characteristics
World Development, 1999, 27, (7), 1151-1171 View citations (34)
- Task-Based Segmentation of Rural Labour Contracts: Theory and Evidence
Bulletin of Economic Research, 1999, 51, (1), 67-94 View citations (2)
1998
- A limited-dependent analysis of the choice of regular labour contract in seasonal agriculture
Applied Economics, 1998, 30, (10), 1347-1359
1997
- An analysis of declining incidence of regular labour contracts in rural India
Journal of Development Studies, 1997, 34, (2), 133-155 View citations (2)
1996
- Casual and regular contracts: Workers' self-selection in the rural labour markets in India
Journal of Development Studies, 1996, 33, (1), 99-116 View citations (2)
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