Applied Research Methods in Economics

About the Book an our continuous development for improving the of people. Change additions the stock knowledge an important feature of thought evolution. It purportedly happens basically because of activities. Research various forms based the methodology and purposes like fundamental, applied, historical, exploratory. descriptive, analytical, action, diagnostic Applied research and empirical nature focusing more problems, challenges issues; ultimately finding solutions.

The deeper and broader, both micro and level which attributable to varied aspects of research. Thanks to basic nature Economics; wherein much focused management of resources and decision making, has found way almost the branches knowledge. Nowadays most of the research in Economics is focused examining day to day aspects at grassroots level as understand the realities and behaviors. This popularly become one the important dimensions applied research. Empirical verification of theories, examining relationship between variables, identifying and relationships, comparing between finding significant factors phenomena, developing indices etc integral part of applied research.

Foreword As coordinator of UPE Focus Area-2. take opportunity to express gratitude University Grants Commission for recognizing the University Mysore the extremely grateful the expert committee UGC for accepting research proposal and sanctioning and Social Development A Case of Karnataka study media intervention in social development.

project of UGC FA-2 has taken up publication contribute scholarship research, media social development. book Applied Research methods Economics academic Endeavour widen horizon knowledge as few deal with practical Applied This book a scholarly based on practical experience of researcher academician Dr.Navitha Thimmaiah who has contributed immensely the empirical research in Economics. work insight fundamentals of research serves as practical guide to researcher.

My core committee and are immensely pleased to publish Economics. works which applied and analytical nature to different tools data analysis and interpretation results. committee hopes that this book will contribute to the creation of knowledge and scholarship with new insights and perspectives about applied research in Economics.

This publication was made possible because of financial support given by UGC to conduct mega research project in an integrated discipline like Communication encompassing mass communication, political science, social work. sociology, and economics. The committee is indebted to Prof.Hemanth Kumar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore for providing administrative support to publish this book.

I would like to thank the UPE Core Committee consisting of Prof.Muzaffar Assadi and Prof. Siddegowda the Coordinators of the UPE Focus Area -II project along with members Prof. Krishne Gowda, Prof. M. Indira, Prof. M. Devraj, Prof. Chandrashekar, Prof. Ramesh, Dr. Navitha Thimmaiah and Dr. Nanjunda for approving the publication initiative.

All these endeavours will help in advancement of knowledge and scholarship in the area of research in Economics.

We are also under the process of consultations to bring a digital copy of the book for wider reach.

Introduction The major focus of this chapter is on quantification of the economic and business costs of selected chronic diseases when managed through Ayurveda and conventional system of medicine (Allopathy). It estimates current costs and lost productivity in some most common medical conditions (musculoskeletal disorders, neurological conditions, gastro intestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, migraine, sinusitis, diabetes, obesity, dermatological disorders and gynecological disorders) managed through Ayurveda and Allopathy health care. Along with the discussion on costs, the chapter also covers the influence of states(Kerala and Karnataka) and socio-economic factors like age, gender, occupation, educational status and area; on awareness and choice of health systems. Renowned healthcare centers of Allopathy and Ayurveda in Mysore District of Karnataka and Ernakulum District of Kerala states were selected for the study.

Methodology and Data Sources for the Study Data Source Primary data was collected from patients and healthcare professionals of selected healthcare centers of Ayurveda and Allopathy through field visits during August 2014 to August 2015.

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