Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 International Economics Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 5505/EC 5501 – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 27-04-2012              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions not exceeding 75 words each:                                           (5 x 4 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. What do you understand by International Trade?
  2. Write short notes on Adam Smith’s theory of International Trade.
  3. Distinguish between net and gross terms of trade.
  4. What do you mean by Foreign Exchange Rate?
  5. What do you mean by Terms of Trade?
  6. What is WTO? Write any two objectives of WTO.
  7. Mention the role of foreign trade in economic development of India.

                             

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions not exceeding 250 words each:                                     (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Explain the interdependence between International Trade and Domestic Trade.
  2. Critically evaluate Ricardian theory of International Trade.
  3. Explain the factors which affect terms of trade.
  4. Discuss the gains which arise out of international trade.
  5. Describe the merits and demerits of flexible exchange rate system.
  6. Explain the role of IMF in international trade.
  7. Comment on the composition and direction of India’s International trade.

                               

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each:                                                  (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Critically evaluate Heckscher–Ohlin Theory of International trade.
  2. Discuss the various types of terms of trade.
  3. Critically calculate the purchasing power parity theory of exchange rate.

Explain briefly the functions and activities of IBRD.

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