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Prof. Atma Prakash Ojha Publications_Barriers to advice-seeking by entrepreneurs: the influences of shame, desirability and feasibility
Abstract :
Purpose
Entrepreneurs often experience rejection, criticism and failure as part of the entrepreneurial journey – which can cause shame. This study examines the influence of shame on advice-seeking and advice-taking. Since advice is known to influence firm performance and entrepreneurs rely on the advice of mentors, advisors and investors, understanding the role of shame in influencing advice-seeking and advice-taking is essential.
Design/methodology/approach
We used an online experimental design on actual entrepreneurs working in business incubators. We asked all participants to evaluate a business idea and then induced shame and neutral emotion in the treatment and control groups, respectively. After emotion manipulation, we showed the expert advice and gave the choice to participants to revisit their earlier assessment.
Findings
We hypothesized that shame would make the entrepreneur less open to seeking advice but more open to utilizing the advice in decision-making. The results showed that we had no support for the impact of shame on advice-seeking and weak support for the impact of shame on advice-taking.

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Prof. Kishan P.K.V. and Prof. Rajverma, Abhinav Publications_Intergenerational education mobility in India: nonlinearity and the Great Gatsby Curve
Abstract :
Introduction: Intergenerational education mobility, which reflects the degree to which an individual’s educational attainment is independent of their parents’ education, is essential for promoting equal opportunities in society. In the context of India, where socio-economic disparities are deeply entrenched, understanding the dynamics of intergenerational mobility is particularly crucial. Methods: This paper examines various aspects of intergenerational education mobility in India using data from the Indian Human Development Survey (IHDS), a nationally representative multi-topic survey. We analyze intergenerational mobility across different age cohorts and investigate the nonlinearities in the transmission of education. Additionally, we explore the impact of educational inequality, economic growth, and public expenditure on education on mobility outcomes. Results: Our analysis reveals a high degree of intergenerational persistence in education, although this persistence has decreased over time. Employing quantile regressions, we observe significant nonlinearities in the relationship between fathers’ and sons’ educational outcomes across the educational distribution. In particular, we find a widening mobility gap between historically advantaged subgroups (urban populations, upper castes, Hindus) and disadvantaged groups (rural populations, lower castes, Muslims) at the middle and upper quantiles. Moreover, we confirm the “Higher Inequality leading to Lesser Mobility” nexus, supporting the ‘Great Gatsby Curve’ within the Indian context. Macroeconomic factors, such as economic growth and public expenditure on education, are positively correlated with educational mobility, suggesting that these factors play a critical role in enhancing mobility. Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of targeted policy interventions to reduce educational disparities and promote greater intergenerational mobility. The widening mobility gaps between socio-economic and demographic groups emphasize the need for more equitable resource distribution and educational reforms. Future research should explore the multifaceted aspects of intergenerational mobility, incorporating longitudinal studies and regional analyses to deepen our understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Copyright © 2024 Kishan and Rajverma.

Frontiers | Intergenerational education mobility in India: nonlinearity and the Great Gatsby Curve Introduction: Intergenerational education mobility, which reflects the degree to which an individual’s educational attainment is independent of their parents’ education, is essential for promoting equal opportunities in society. In the context of India, where socio-economic disparities are deepl...

Library organized a session on 'EPWRF: India Time Series on Indian Economy.' Dr. Bipin Deokar, Sr. Deputy Director from EPWRF demonstrated various modules of the database and also explained the interpretation of the data. He also showed how new modules like Land Holding and Livelihood statistics can contribute to the research output of the institute. The session was attended by a wonderful audience who had a very positive interaction with Dr Bipin.

We thank Dr. Bipin for visiting IRMA to conduct the session and also to the students for their active participation in library activities.