Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2010 Macro Economics – II Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

EC 5504 – MACRO ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 29-10-10                     Dept. No.                                                  Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART – A                                                     (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

Answer any FIVE of the following each answer not exceeding more than 75 words: 

 

  1. Define the concept Absolute Income Hypothesis.
  2. What is meant by ratchet effect of Duesenberry?
  3. Define Acceleration.
  4. “The value of the multiplier is the reciprocal of the MPS” – Explain
  5. Define inflation.
  6. What is Knife-edge balance?
  7. What are the instruments of monetary policy?

                                                                        PART – B                                                    (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

Answer any FOUR of the following each answer not exceeding more than 300 words:

 

  1. Examine the main elements of Keynes’ absolute income theory. What are the improvements made by Dusenberry upon it?
  2. “The trade cycle is a purely monetary Phenomenon” – Examine
  3. Explain over investment theory of Von Hayek in analysing the trade cycle.
  4. Elucidate and distinguish between Demand – Pull and Cost Push inflation.
  5. What are the determinants of general price level?
  6. Briefly explain the Harrod – Domar model of growth.
  7. Write a short note on Monetary Policy in maintaining economic growth.

                                                                        PART – C                                                    (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

Answer any TWO of the following each answer not exceeding more than 900 words:

 

  1. Describe critically Milton Friedman’s Permanent income theory.
  2. What are the main similarities and differences between the multiplier accelerator interaction models of Hicks and Samuelson?
  3. Explain the statement that Kaldor attempts to provide a framework for relating the genesis of technical progress to capital accumulation in his model of growth.
  4. Discuss the role of Fiscal Policy in a developing economy?

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