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A User’s Perspective on the Database of Services Sector in Indian Economy

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  • Rath, D.P.
  • Nayak, P.K.
  • Lakshmanan, L
  • Mandal, K
  • Raj, Rajesh
  • Fanai, V

Abstract

Measuring the contribution of services to the Indian economy is a challenging task because it presents problems not encountered in the primary and secondary sectors. The authors discuss problems found particularly in quantifying the contribution of the banking and software sectors and suggest ways of overcoming these problems.

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  • Rath, D.P. & Nayak, P.K. & Lakshmanan, L & Mandal, K & Raj, Rajesh & Fanai, V, 2006. "A User’s Perspective on the Database of Services Sector in Indian Economy," MPRA Paper 10258, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised May 2006.
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    Keywords

    database; services sector; banking; software sector; India;
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    JEL classification:

    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
    • C80 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - General
    • L80 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - General

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