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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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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2010 International Economics Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

EC 5505/EC 5501 – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 01-11-10                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART – A

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                      (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

  1. Distinguish between domestic and international trade.
  2. Define offer curves.
  3. Mention the gains from international trade.
  4. Distinguish between fixed and flexible rates of exchange.
  5. What is hedging?
  6. Define globalization.
  7. Distinguish between current and capital account.

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.              (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. What are the similarities and differences between domestic and international trade.
  2. Explain the theory of absolute cost advantage.
  3. Examine the various types of terms of trade.
  4. Explain the Purchasing Power Parity theory.
  5. What is WTO? Explain its objectives and functions.
  6. Discuss the pros and cons of convertibility of current and capital account.
  7. What has been the impact of globalization on the pattern of India’s trade?

PART – C

 

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

 

  1. Explain how the modern theory of international trade is an improvement over the Ricardian theory of internantional trade.
  2. Discuss the composition and direction of India’s foreign trade.
  3. What are the objectives of the IMF? Analyse its role in India’s economic development.
  4. Define terms of trade. What are the factors affecting terms of trade?

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 30-10-10                     Dept. No.                                                   Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART – A

                                         

Answer any FIVE of the following each answer not exceeding more than 75 words.  (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

  1. Define ‘Industrialization’.
  2. State the meaning of Industrial Policy.
  3. List out the major objectives of public sector.
  4. What do you mean by joint sector?
  5. Differentiate small scale and cottage Industries.
  6. What is an industrial estate?
  7. Write a short note on the origin of Indian railways.

PART – B       

                                

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

(4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Explain the role of  Industrialization in economic development.
  2. Give a critical account of the progress of Industries during the five year plans.
  3. Evaluate the industrial policy of India adopted after independence.
  4. State the main objectives of industrial licensing policy in India. How far have these objectives been achieved in practice?
  5. What are the problems of public sector in India?
  6. What are the problems of textile industry in India?
  7. Write a note on Rail Road Co-ordination.

PART – C      

                               

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

(2 x 20 = 40 marks)

  1. Review the New Industrial policy in India.
  2. Analyse the role of private sector in economic development.
  3. Describe the problems and policies of  Iron and steel industries in India.

Discuss the importance and role of road transport in economic development.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2010 Indian Economy – I Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 30-10-10                     Dept. No.                                                   Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART – A

                                         

Answer any FIVE of the following each answer not exceeding more than 75 words.  (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

  1. Define ‘Industrialization’.
  2. State the meaning of Industrial Policy.
  3. List out the major objectives of public sector.
  4. What do you mean by joint sector?
  5. Differentiate small scale and cottage Industries.
  6. What is an industrial estate?
  7. Write a short note on the origin of Indian railways.

PART – B       

                                

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

(4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Explain the role of  Industrialization in economic development.
  2. Give a critical account of the progress of Industries during the five year plans.
  3. Evaluate the industrial policy of India adopted after independence.
  4. State the main objectives of industrial licensing policy in India. How far have these objectives been achieved in practice?
  5. What are the problems of public sector in India?
  6. What are the problems of textile industry in India?
  7. Write a note on Rail Road Co-ordination.

PART – C      

                               

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

(2 x 20 = 40 marks)

  1. Review the New Industrial policy in India.
  2. Analyse the role of private sector in economic development.
  3. Describe the problems and policies of  Iron and steel industries in India.

Discuss the importance and role of road transport in economic development.

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

EC 1501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

 

Date : 12-11-10                     Dept. No.                                                   Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A                 

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                                             (5×4=20 marks)

  1. What is meant by income inequality?
  2. State the causes for subdivision and fragmentation of landholding.
  3. What is term loan in agriculture?
  4. Define cooperative farming.
  5. Describe food security.
  6. What is GDP?
  7. Define multiple cropping.

PART – B                 

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.                                      (4×10=40 marks)

 

  1. Discuss the factors retarding economic growth.
  2. Suggest water conservation measures for the semiarid zones.
  3. Explain the working of Land Development Banks.
  4. Discuss the intricacies of credit in agricultural marketing.
  5. Write a note on food policy of Government of India.
  6. Bring out the causes for the growth of population in India.
  7. Suggest measures to solve food problem.

PART – C                 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                                        (2×20=40 marks)

 

  1. Explain the characteristics of Indian economy.
  2. Critically analyse the achievement of green revolution.
  3. Analyse the working of NABARAD.
  4. Explain the trends in the food grains production and show how it causes food

inflation in our country?

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2010 Micro Economics – I Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

EC 5507 – FISCAL ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 09-11-10                     Dept. No.                                                    Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each:                                    (5 x 4 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Explain the concept of revenue deficit.
  2. What are the objectives of customs duty?
  3. What are the principles of sales tax?
  4. Explain the features of Motor Vehicle Tax.
  5. State the obligatory functions of local governments.
  6. What are the features of a budget?
  7. What are Grants-in-Aid?

 

PART – B

                                       

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each:                              (4 X 10 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Discuss for and against corporate income tax in India.
  2. Examine the merits of sales tax.
  3. Analyse the effects of personal income tax.
  4. Explain the tax and non-tax revenue sources of local governments.
  5. Discuss the principles of federal finance.
  6. Analyse the limitations of deficit budgeting.
  7. Examine the sources of revenue for municipal corporations.

 

PART – C

                                      

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

 

  1. What is Value Added Tax? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
  2. Examine the necessity and methods of financing local governments.
  3. Analyse the causes and consequences of deficit budgeting.

Discuss the recommendations of the 12th Finance Commission.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2011 Quantitative Tools For Economics Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 3502/EC 3500 – QUANTITATIVE TOOLS FOR ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 25-04-2011              Dept. No.                                                  Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE of the following in about 75 words each.                                      (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

  1. Bring out the limitations of statistics.
  2. State the characteristics of statistics.
  3. Bring out the advantages of Census type enquiry.
  4. What is meant by classification of data?
  5. What are the properties of a good measure of dispersion?
  6. What is an Index number?
  7. Briefly explain simple regression and multiple regression.

 

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.                              (4×10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Discuss the importance of statistics

 

  1. What are the various types of diagrams? Explain each with suitable example.

 

  1. Calculate the mean, median and mode from the following frequency distribution

Marks                       5     10     15    20     25     30    35    40     45    50

No. of students         20   43    75     76     72     45    39     9        8      6

 

  1. What are the various methods of measuring skewness?

 

  1. Explain how correlation could be studied with the help of scatter diagram method.

 

  1. Write short notes on: a) Method of moving averages, b) Method of least squares.

 

  1. Calculate the 3 year moving average of the sales figures given below and draw the trend.

 

Year  1994  1995  1996  1997   1998  1999   2000    01    02   03    04     05     06     07     08

 

Sales   15       21     30      36        42      46      50      56     63   70    74     82     90     95    102

 

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO of the following in about 900 words each.                                  (2×20 = 40 marks)

 

  1. What is data? Distinguish between primary data and secondary data giving various methods of collecting primary data.

 

  1. In the following data distribution of population in a city, those who have respiratory problems are given. Find out if there is any relationship between age and the illness.

 

Age           0 – 10   10 – 20   20 – 30  30 – 40  40 – 50   50 – 60   60 – 70  70 – 80

 

No.of                                                                                                                                                    persons       55           67          100         111       150         200         300        300

with illness

per lakh pop.

 

  1. Using the data given calculate price index numbers for the year 2008 by
  2. a) Laspeyer’s method b) Passche method c)  Fisher’s index with 1999 as base.

 

Commodity                                      Price                                      Quantity

1999               2008               1999               2008

(Rs.)               (Rs.)                (000kg)        (000 kg)

 

Rice                                          9.3                   4.5                   100                 90

Wheat                                       6.4                   3.7                    11                   10

 

Pulses                                      5.1                   2.7                      5        2

 

 

  1. For the following data obtain the two regression equations.

 

X      6       2      10       4        8

 

Y      9     11        5       8        7.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2011 Portfolio Management Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 6600 – PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Date : 05-04-2011              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A                  

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                                                          (5×4=20)

  1. What is risk?
  2. Define portfolio management.
  3. What is risk free asset?
  4. Analyse singular optimal risky portfolio.
  5. What is swap valuation?
  6. Discuss hedging.
  7. State the meaning of transaction cost.

PART – B                  

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.                                                      (4×10=40)

  1. Bring out the types of managed portfolios.
  2. Distinguish between systematic and unsystematic risks.
  3. Explain capital asset pricing model.
  4. Discuss Samuelson’s continuous equilibrium model.
  5. Analyse the various types of derivative assets.
  6. Discuss the put-call parity theorem.
  7. Explain the binomial option pricing model.

       PART – C                       

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                                                        (2×20=40)

  1. Analyse Markowitz diversification and classification of risks.
  2. Examine the different forms of market efficiency
  3. Explain Black-Scholes option pricing model.
  4. Discuss the methods of managing foreign exchange risks.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2011 Money And Banking Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 5506/EC 5502 – MONEY AND BANKING

 

 

 

Date : 19-04-2011              Dept. No.                                          Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE of the following each answer

not exceeding more than 75 words:                                                                             5 x 4 = 20

 

  1. Distinguish between money and near money.
  2. What is outside money?
  3. How is the value of money related to the price level?
  4. What is velocity of money?
  5. “Keynes held the view that increase in money supply caused an increase in price level indirectly” – Explain
  6. State the objectives of RBI.
  7. List out the institutions of the money market.

PART – B                                       

Answer any FOUR of the following each answer

not exceeding more than 300 words:                                                                           4 x 10 = 40

  1. Explain the static and dynamic functions of money.
  2. Bring out the savings investment approach to the quantity theory of money.
  3. How did the classical economist establish the neutrality of money?
  4. What is commercial bank? Enumerate its various functions.
  5. Critically examine the working of money market in India.
  6. What are the steps involved in the construction of Index numbers?
  7. What are the determinants of money supply?

                                                                        PART – C

 

Answer any TWO of the following each answer

 not exceeding more than 900 words:                                                                       2 x 20 = 40

 

  1. Describe the role of money in the modern capitalistic economy.
  2. Compare Fisher’s version of quantity theory of money with Cambridge version.
  3. Critically review the effectiveness of the various instruments of credit control.

Discuss the structure and working of Indian capital market.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2011 Micro Economics – II Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 2501/EC 2500 – MICRO ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 08-04-2011              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART –A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each:                                                   (5×4=20 marks)

 

  1. Bring out the meaning of distribution.
  2. Briefly explain the concept of Marginal Physical Productivity.
  3. What is collective bargaining?
  4. Write a note on differential rent.
  5. What is social welfare?
  6. Differentiate between internal trade and international trade.
  7. Write a note on different economic systems.

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each:                                (4×10=40 marks)

 

  1. Explain factor pricing in terms the marginal productivity theory under conditions of perfect competition.
  2. Distinguish between perfect competition and imperfect competition in factor markets
  3. Bring out the essence of modern theory of Rent
  4. State the meaning of profit. Bring out the difference between risk and Uncertainty
  5. Bring out the limitations of the pareto criteria.
  6. Explain the concept of gains from international trade.
  7. Explain the role of price mechanism in a capitalistic economy.

PART – C

 

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

 

  1. Critically examine wage determination under conditions of collective bargaining.
  2. Critically examine the modern theory of interest.
  3. Explain and illustrate the conditions for the attainment of the pareto Equilibrium.
  4. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of free-trade with protective trade.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2011 Micro Economics – I Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 1500 – MICRO ECONOMICS – I

 

 

 

Date : 12-04-2011              Dept. No.                                                    Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

Part – A

 

Answer any FIVE of the following                                                              5×4=20

 

  1. Define Micro Economics
  2. Bring out the central economic problems of an economy.
  3. State the factors determining elasticity of demand.
  4. What are the basic properties of the indifference curve?
  5. Explain Marginal Rate of Substitution.
  6. What is meant by product differentiation?
  7. What are selling costs?

 

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR of the following                                                                        4×10=40

 

  1. Differentiate between positive and normative economics.
  2. Bring out the price and output determination under monopoly.
  3. Explain the reasons for the downward sloping demand curve.
  4. Distinguish between price effect and substitution effect.
  5. Bring out the importance of Time element in price Theory.
  6. Explain the main causes leading to the emergence of Oligopoly.
  7. Explain the nature and shape of different cost curves.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions.                                                                                    2×20=40

 

  1. Explain with the help of a diagram the concept of indifference curves and examine the statement that indifference curve approach is superior to cardinal utility approach.
  2. Discuss the law of variable proportion and explain the conditions of its applicability.
  3. Explain how price and output are determined under Oligopoly market situation through kinked demand curve approach.

Analyse the conditions in which the firm and the industry will be in equilibrium in the short and the long periods under perfect competition.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2011 Management Of Financial Services Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 6601 – MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

 

 

Date : 07-04-2011              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE Questions in about 75 words each                            (5×4 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. What is a Financial Services market?
  2. What are the different methods of exit used by Venture Capital Companies?
  3. Define credit rating.
  4. Distinguish between credit card and debit card.
  5. State the Services rendered by Merchant Banking.
  6. State any four problems faced by Mutual Funds in India.
  7. Mention the various types of Credit cards

 

      PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR Questions in about 250 words each                       (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. What is a venture capital?  Explain its features.
  2. State the advantages and disadvantages of Credit Rating.
  3. Evaluate the future of Credit Cards in India.
  4. Explain the evolution of Banking in India.
  5. State the advantages of Factoring.
  6. Write a note on Credit rating agencies in India.
  7. What are the salient features of IDBI Venture Capital Financing Schemes?

 

          PART – C

 

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

 

  1. Compare and Contrast Hire Purchase Vs Leasing.
  2. Explain the various stages in Venture Capital Financing.
  3. Explain the Role of Merchant Banking in maintaining Health and Credibility of the Capital Market.

18. Explain Safety, Liquidity and Profitability of Mutual funds.

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 5504 – MACRO ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 11-04-2011              Dept. No.                                                    Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words                                                 5 x 4 = 20

 

  1. Explain the term Absolute Income Hypothesis.
  2. Distinguish between multiplier and accelerator.
  3. What are the phases of Trade cycle?
  4. Explain the concept ‘cost push inflation’
  5. Give a brief account of the theory of innovation.
  6. Explain the concepts growth and stability.
  7. What are the factors determining income and saving.

 

 

PART  B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words                                                         4 x 10 = 40

 

  1. Highlight the superiority of Relative Income Hypothesis.
  2. Write a note on Hawtrey’s theory of trade cycle.
  3. Explain the working of income multiplier.
  4. Describe the various effects of inflation.
  5. Explain the factors causing changes in general price level.
  6. Distinguish between actual growth rate and warranted growth rate.
  7. Explain the various objectives of fiscal policy.

 

 

PART  C

 

Answer any TWO question in about 900 words                                                            2 x 20 = 40

 

  1. Examine Friedman’s permanent income hypothesis.
  2. Evaluate Kaldor’s theory of Trade Cycle.
  3. Explain Harrod – Domar’s growth model.
  4. Critically examine the role of monetary and fiscal policies in maintaining economic growth with stability in India.

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 4503 – MACRO ECONOMICS – I

 

 

 

Date : 07-04-2011              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each:                                            (5 x 4 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Explain Comparative statics.
  2. Distinguish between time series and cross section data.
  3. Define Disposable income.
  4. Briefly explain circular flow of income in a two sector economy.
  5. State the assumptions of classical theory of employment.
  6. Define Effective demand.
  7. What is Multiplier?
  8. Define Autonomous investment.

 

PART – B   

                                        

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each:                                     (4 X 10 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. Trace the limitations of macro economics.
  2. Examine the importance of social accounting.
  3. Analyse the Classical theory of employment.
  4. How Effective Demand is determined? Explain.
  5. Discuss the factors influencing induced investment.
  6. Examine money market equilibrium.

 

PART – C    

                                      

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

 

  1. Discuss the significance of macro economics and differentiate it from micro economics.
  2. What is social accounting? Explain its components.
  3. Examine the consumption function. What is its importance?

Derive IS-LM curve and analyse the general equilibrium of product and money market.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 5505/EC 5501 – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 18-04-2011              Dept. No.                                                    Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each                                         (5 x 4= 20 marks)

 

  1. Define international trade.
  2. Define absolute cost advantage.
  3. What is meant by terms of trade?
  4. Define income terms of trade.
  5. What is foreign exchange rate?
  6. Expand IBRD.
  7. Differentiate between current account and capital account in the context of international trade.

PART-B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each:                                                (4×10=40 marks)

 

  1. Explain the reasons for international trade.
  2. Explain Adam Smith’s theory of absolute cost advantage.
  3. Explain clearly the factors that influence the terms of trade.
  4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of fixed exchange rate.
  5. Describe the functions of World Bank.
  6. Bring out the recent import and export policies of the government of India.
  7. Explain the mint parity theory of exchange rate.

 

PART –C

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

 

  1. Critically examine Hecksher Ohlin theory of international trade.
  2. Critically analyse the purchasing power parity theory of exchange rate.
  3. Critically examine Real Cost Terms of Trade.

Explain the impact of Globalisation on developing countries. Substantiate your answer with reference to India.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 1501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

 

Date : 06-04-2011              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

 

PART-A                                                                                                    ( 5 x 4 = 20 )

Answer any FIVE questions each in about 75 words.

Each question carries four marks

 

  1. Bring out the main features of a Mixed Economy.
  2. Define ‘ commercial crops’
  3. Bring out the main features of Green revolution.
  4. What is meant by ‘cooperative farming’
  5. What are the objectives of ‘Public Distribution System’ ?
  6. Why should we have ‘Minimum Support Price’ ?
  7. Expand (a) NABARD (b) NAFED (c) FCI (d) AGMARK

 

PART-B                                                                                                   ( 4 x 10 = 40 )

Answer any FOUR questions each in about 250 words.

Each question carries TEN marks

 

  1. What are the causes and consequences of inequalities of income ?
  2. Write a short note on ‘farm size and asset distribution’.
  3. What is the role of Land Development Banks in agricultural development?
  4. Evaluate the performance of ‘Farmers’ Market’ in Tamilnadu.
  5. What are the functions of NABARD ?
  6. Discuss the problems associated with agricultural finance in rural area.
  7. Examine the progress of land reforms in India.

 

PART-C                                                                                                   ( 2 x 20 = 40 )

Answer any TWO questions each in about 900 words.

Each question carries TWENTY marks

 

  1. Critically examine the promotional and retarding factors which affect the growth of Indian Economy.
  2. Examine the causes for low productivity in Indian agriculture.
  3. Discuss the role of cooperative farming , marketing and credit in Rural development.

Evaluate the Food Policy of the Indian Government.

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 4504 – FISCAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 08-04-2011              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                                 (5×4=20 marks)

 

  1. Define private finance.
  2. What is current expenditure?
  3. Distinguish between tax and fees.
  4. What is forward shifting?
  5. Define fiscal policy.
  6. State the nuances of regressive and proportional taxation.
  7. Discuss Wagner hypothesis of public expenditure.

 

PART – B

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.                             (4×10=40 marks)

 

  1. Bring out the principles of maximum social advantage.
  2. Discuss the effects of public expenditure.
  3. Explain the canons of taxation.
  4. Examine the different theories of incidence of taxation.
  5. Analyse the objectives of fiscal policy.
  6. Discuss the principles of indirect taxation.
  7. Explain the effects of taxation on production.

 

PART – C

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                                    (2×20=40 marks)

  1. Discuss the nature and scope of public finance.
  2. Explain the causes for the growth of public expenditure.
  3. Absolute taxable capacity is a myth while relative taxable capacity is a reality-comment.

Bring out the incidence of commodity taxes.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 5507 – FISCAL ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 20-04-2011              Dept. No.                                                  Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART-A

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each:                                                                (5 x 4 =20)

 

  1. Explain the concept of Personal Income Tax.
  2. Give the arguments in favour of levying wealth tax in India.
  3. What do you mean by State Excise Duties?
  4. Briefly explain the Motor Vehicle Tax.
  5. List out the functions of Panchayat Samithies.
  6. Explain the concept of fiscal deficit.
  7. What are the principles of federal finance.

PART-B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each:                                                              (4 x 10 = 40)

 

  1. Explain Value Added Taxes. Give its merits and demerits.
  2. Explain the significance of tax on agriculture.
  3. Discuss the merits and demerits of Sales Tax.
  4. Briefly discuss the summary and recommendations of Twelfth Finance Commission.
  5. Distinguish the functions of Gram Panchayat and Municipal Corporation.
  6. Explain the causes and consequences of deficit budgeting.
  7. Briefly explain the functions and resources of  Local Bodies.

 

PART- C

 

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

 

  1. Evaluate the Tax Revenue of the Central Government of India.
  2. Describe various taxes of the State Government.
  3. What do you understand by budgetary policy in India? Analyse the components

of Revenue and Capital Budgets.

 

  1. What are the main disputes of Centre-State Financial Relations?

Give suggestions to remove these disputes.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

EC 6602 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Date : 09-04-2011              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

                       

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                                                   (5×4=20)

  1. Define business finance.
  2. Write a note on companies Act.
  3. What are financial liabilities?
  4. Write a short note on Capital Structure.
  5. State the cost of preference capital.
  1. A company issued Rs. 1,00,000 of 10% redeemable debentures at a discount of 50%. The cost of floatation amount to Rs. 3,000. The debentures are redeemable after 5 years. Compute before – tax and after – tax cost of debt. The tax rate is 50%.
  1. Discuss the cost of retained earnings.

PART – B                 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.                                          (4×10=40)

  1. Analyse the emerging role financial managers in India.
  2. Write a note on industrial policy.
  3. Bring out the functions of financial system.
  4. Examine the various indicators of financial development.
  1. Consider a project, which has the following cash flow stream:
Investment Rs. (1,000,000)
Saving in Year Cash flow
1 200,000
2 200,000
3 300,000
4 300,000
5 350,000

The cost of capital, k, for the firm is 10 per cent. Calculate the net present value of the proposal.

  1. Discuss weighted average cost of capital.
  2. Explain the various forms of business organization.

 

 

PART – C

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                                            (2×20=40)

 

  1. Discuss the nature and scope of business finance.
  2. What is financial market and explain the equilibrium in the financial markets with four panel diagram.
  3. Bring out the SEBI guidelines for primary and secondary markets.
  4. Discuss the various misconceptions about the cost of capital concept.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

ST 4207 – ECONOMETRICS

 

 

 

Date : 05-04-2011              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

Answer ALL questions                                                                                                      (10 x 2 = 20)

 

  1. Distinguish between mathematical and econometric model.
  2. Let X be a random variable with the following probability distribution:
-3 6 9

Find E(X) and E(X2) and using the laws of expectation, evaluate.

  1. Distinguish between R2 and adjusted R2
  2. What is meant by linearly dependent?
  3. Write any two consequence of multicollinearity.
  4. Define variance inflation factor.
  5. Write down Durbin-Watson d-statistic in autocorrelation
  6. Define Heteroscedasticity.
  7. What are the types of specification error?
  8. Define Lagged variable.

 

 PART – B

Answer any FIVE questions                                                                              (5 x 8 = 40)

 

  1. Three news papers A, B and C are published in a certain city. It is estimated from a survey that of the adult population: 20% read A,  16%  read B,  14% read C,  8% read both A and B, 5% read both A and C,  4% read both B and C,  2% read all three.  Find what percentage read at least one of the papers.

 

 

  1. A variable X is distributed at random between the values 0 and 4 and its probability density function is given by . Find the value of k, the mean and standard deviation of the distribution.
  2. Explain in detail the applications of econometrics.

 

  1. Derive least square estimators for simple linear regression models.

 

  1. Establish the unbiasedness property of a OLS estimators for simple linear regression model.

 

 

  1. Find the value of R square for the following data. The fitted regression model for the given data is = 5.275-0.321X1+0.664X2
Y 10 7 5 6 4
X1 3 5 4 5 7
X2 4 6 8 7 3

 

  1. State the assumptions and also prove the linearity property in simple linear regression models.

 

  1. From the following data estimate d-statistic and test for autocorrelation.

et : 0.6, 1.9, -1.7, -2.2, 1.3,3.2, 0.2,0.8, 2.1, -1.5, -1.1

(Given dL = 1.45 and du = 1.65)

 

 PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions                                                                              (2 x 20 = 40)

  1. a) Let X be a continuous random variable with p.d.f.:
  • Determine the constant a, and
  • Compute P(X             ( 5 + 5)
  1. b) Let  Find
  • E(XYX =)
  • Var(YX = ) (  3 + 3 + 6)

 

  1. Consider the following data on Y and X
X 50 42 71 35 61 45 53 45 38 41 63
Y 145 123 155 120 150 130 155 120 135 160 165

 

  1. Estimate the regression equation of Y on X
  2. Test the significance of the parameters at 5% level of significance

 

  1. a) Explain multicollinearity and also explain the consequences of perfect multicollinearity
  2. b) Consider the model with the following observations on Y and X
X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Y 2 2 3 3 1 1 4 4 5 3

The estimated model is =1.533+0.23X ; Examine the existence of heteroscedasticity using           spearman’s rank correlation test.                                                             (8 +12)

  1. Construct a linear regression model for the given data by the use of dummy variables

 

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