Influence of Socio-Economic Status on Contractual Terms of Tenancy-A Study in Two Delta Villages of Andhra Pradesh

Contractual Terms of Tenancy A Study in Two Delta Villages of Andhra Pradesh C S Murty The hypothesis that the terms and conditions governing the lease agreements are shaped by the bargaining strength of a tenant as reflected by his socio-economic standing, more specially by the relative bargaining power of a lessor- lessee, is statistically tested based on empirical evidence obtained on a census basis from the tenants of two delta villages.