Showing papers by "Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research published in 1988"

Applications of high-temperature superconductors to the power sector in developing countries

Abstract: Developing countries imported power equipment worth US$25 billion in 1986, and their power requirements are expected to rise well into the 21st century. Therefore, a global view needs to be taken while according priorities for superconductivity research to the power sector. The scale of the power applications, feasibility of which is earlier established for low temperature superconductors, may have to be reduced if they have to be relevant for the developing countries (e.g., superconducting power generators of 100–500 MW, storage of 500–2000 MWh, and transmission lines of about 100–400 KVA). Fortunately, due to the easier availability of coolant (LN) and ceramics, there could be greater efforts in R & D and, therefore, faster progress.

Agricultural trade regimes : impact on sector proportions, real incomes and hunger in the world

Abstract: In the article the consequences of agricultural trade liberalization are explored with the help of the Basic Linked System (BLS) of national models developed by the Food and Agricultural Program (FAP) of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). After a brief description of the model characteristics, the consequences of agricultural trade liberalization (1) by only the less developed contries, (2) by only the OECD countries, and (3) by all market economies are explored with respect to the impact on (a) the global market environment, (b) domestic relative prices, (c) sectoral composition, (d) real incomes, and (e) level of chronic hunger. The results of these model calculations indicate that a move to liberalized trade results in a small change in growth but that the impact on sectoral balance and hunger is significant, though not always favorable. Copyright 1988 by Oxford University Press.