CHAPTER 12: REFERENCES, TABLE OF CONTENTS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

CHAPTER 12: REFERENCES, TABLE OF CONTENTS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Below is a list of key references cited, used, or inspired by this work. They include academic publications, reports, datasets, and online sources from 1998 to 2025.

Academic and Policy Publications

1.      Samuelson, P. A., & Nordhaus, W. D. (2010). Economics. McGraw-Hill Education.

2.      Varian, H. R. (2014). Intermediate Microeconomics. W.W. Norton & Company.

3.      Akerlof, G., & Shiller, R. (2009). Animal Spirits: How Human Psychology Drives the Economy. Princeton University Press.

4.      Thaler, R. H. (2015). Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics. W.W. Norton & Company.

5.      Ministry of Finance, Government of India – Economic Survey Reports (2005–2024).

6.      Reserve Bank of India – Annual Reports, Monetary Policy Reports (2000–2024).

7.      World Bank – Global Economic Prospects and World Development Reports.

8.      NITI Aayog Reports on Sectoral Growth, MSMEs, and Health Sector Reforms.

9.      CMIE (Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy) – Consumer Pyramids and Economic Outlook database.

Digital and Technical Sources

10.  Google Trends – Demand pattern insights across sectors.

11.  Amazon Seller Central Reports – E-commerce elasticity data.

12.  Statista.com – Industry-specific demand statistics and forecasts.

13.  RBI Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) – Inflation, sector credit, and pricing trends.

14.  MOSPI (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation) – CPI, WPI, and employment data.

Research Papers and Case Studies

15.  MIT Sloan Management Review – Case studies on pricing psychology.

16.  Harvard Business Review – Articles on pricing, promotions, and customer segmentation.

17.  Indian Journal of Economics and Development – Sector-specific demand models.

18.  Journal of Behavioral Economics for Policy (JBEP) – Psychological influences on consumer choices.

19.  McKinsey Reports on Indian Consumer Trends (2010–2025).

20.  Deloitte India Reports on Retail and Demand Forecasting

Table of Contents

·         Chapter 1: The Architecture of Demand and Supply

·         Chapter 2: Elasticity of Demand – Concepts, Calculations, and Sectoral Applications

·         Chapter 3: When Behavior Overrides Logic – Psychological Demand

·         Chapter 4: Unpacking Supply – From Factory to Shelf

·         Chapter 5: Market Equilibrium – Theory, Policy Tools, and Mathematical Modeling

·         Chapter 6: Demand Forecasting – Predicting the Future

·         Chapter 7: Crisis Economics – Shocks, Speculation & Emergency Behavior

·         Chapter 8: Public Policy Control

·         Chapter 9: Evolving Paradigms in the Architecture of Demand and Supply — From Classical Foundations to Contemporary Complexities (1998–2025)

·         Chapter 10: Sectoral Architecture of Demand and Supply – Peaks, Preferences, and Price Sensitivity

·         Chapter 11: Suggestions, Recommendations, and Limitations

·         Chapter 12: References

Acknowledgement

This book is the result of a journey made possible by the unwavering support, encouragement, and inspiration of many individuals. I offer my deepest gratitude to each one who has walked with me through this intellectual and emotional endeavor.

First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt thanks to my beloved mother and entire family. Their unconditional love, quiet sacrifices, and enduring faith in me have been my greatest strength. Their silent presence has been the foundation on which this work was built—constant, unshakable, and deeply cherished.

I am especially grateful to Dr. R.D. Pathak, Dr. P.N. Mishra, and Dr. Rajiv Gupta for their invaluable mentorship and encouragement. Their wisdom and guidance have not only enriched my academic journey but have also inspired me to explore new perspectives and connect complex ideas with real-world relevance.

With deep reverence, I remember the late Dr. O.S. Gupta and Dr. K. Santaram, whose teachings and spiritual influence continue to guide my thoughts and actions. Though no longer present in form, their legacy lives on in the principles they instilled in me and the light they brought into my academic and personal life.

I am also thankful to the many researchers, biologists, and behavioral economists whose empirical work and insights have helped me build meaningful connections between ethology, management, and economics. Their dedication to observation and analysis laid the groundwork for this book’s interdisciplinary approach.

Gratitude is due to the academic institutions and libraries that opened their doors and resources to me. Their support for interdisciplinary research—across economics, management, behavioral science, and zoology—greatly enriched the quality and depth of this work.

To my esteemed colleagues across various institutions, thank you for your thoughtful dialogues, critical feedback, and continuous support. Your intellectual camaraderie was both energizing and invaluable throughout this process.

To my friends and extended family, your kind words, belief in my vision, and consistent encouragement meant more than I can express. Every gesture of support, no matter how small, served as a source of motivation and strength.

Finally, to my immediate family and loved ones, who stood by me during long hours of research, writing, and rewriting—thank you for your patience, love, and enduring presence. You were my anchor in every moment of doubt and exhaustion.

This book is not just a product of solitary work—it is a reflection of a nurturing ecosystem of mentors, thinkers, family, and friends. It is my hope that this work contributes meaningfully to the world of business and economics by integrating nature’s enduring wisdom into modern understanding