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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 Macro Economics – II Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 5504 – MACRO ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 25-04-2012              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. State the different types of trade cycles.
  2. Bring out the various steps in innovation.
  3. What is inflationary gap?
  4. State the determinants of savings.
  5. Briefly analyse Hayek’s theory of trade cycle.
  1. What is growth with stability?
  1. Bring out the determinants of general price level.

PART – B                 

 

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

  1. Explain the absolute income hypothesis.
  2. Trade cycle is purely monetary phenomenon-Elucidate.
  3. Analyse the causes of inflation.
  4. Discuss the salient features of Kaldor’s model.
  5. Examine the effects of multiplier.
  6. Discuss the objectives of monetary policy.
  7. Bring out the effects of inflation.

       PART – C                      

 

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

  1. Explain Friedman’s permanent income hypothesis.
  2. Critically analyse Hicks theory of trade cycle.
  3. Discuss the different types inflation.
  4. Analyse Harrod-Domar growth model.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 Macro Economics – I Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 4503/EC 4500 – MACRO ECONOMICS – I

 

 

 

Date : 21-04-2012              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 Macro Dynamics.
  2. Differentiate between Stock and Flow.
  3. Define Social Accounting.
  4. Explain the term ‘Circular Flow of Income’.
  5. What is Say’s Law of Market? Explain.
  6. Explain Aggregate Demand Price.
  7. Define Marginal Efficiency Capital.

 

PART – B

                                       

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

 

  1. Examine the scope of acro economics.
  2. Distinguish between Statics and Dynamics.
  3. Explain the importance of Social Accounting.
  4. Discuss the Classical Theory of Employment.
  5. Examine the factors of consumption function.
  6. Analyse the importance of Multiplier.
  7. Discuss Product Market Equilibrium.

 

PART – C

                                      

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

 

  1. Examine Circular Flow of Income in a three sector economy.
  2. Evaluate Keynes’ Psychological Law of Consumption.
  3. What do you mean by induced investment? Discuss the determinants of inducement to invest.
  4. Examine General Equilibrium of Product and Money markets by deriving IS and LM curves.

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A.,B.Com.,B.B.A., DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECO. COMM. BUSI.ADMIN.

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

BC 4200 – LABOUR LAWS

 

 

 

Date : 19-04-2012              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

SECTION A

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS:                                                                         (10*2=20)

 

  1. Define the term ‘Occupier’ as per the Factories Act, 1948.
  2. What do you mean by the term ‘Manufacturing process’?
  3. What are the duties of the Certifying Surgeons?
  4. Define ‘Permanent Partial Disablement.
  5. What do you mean by Occupational disease?
  6. Who is an exempted employee under the E.S.I act, 1948?
  7. What is the ratio of contribution of employer and employee as per E.S.I act, 1948 ?
  8. What are the objectives of Industrial disputes act,1947?
  9. Define the term ‘Strike’.
  10. How standing orders are made known to the workmen employed in an industrial establishment?

SECTION B

ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS:                                                                        (5*8=40)

 

  1. What are the various activities included in manufacturing process under Factories act 1948?
  2. Discuss ‘hours of work of child worker’ under factories act, 1948.
  3. Mention the defences available to employers before passing of the Workmen’s compensation act, 1923.
  4. Discuss the rules relating to compensation as per the Workmen’s compensation act, 1923.
  5. Explain the ‘sickness benefit’ according to E.S.I act, 1948.
  6. What are the powers of E.S.I Corporation?
  7. What is ‘Retrenchment’? Explain the requirements for retrenchment.
  8. Enumerate the types of Strikes and Lock-outs that are prohibited by the Industrial disputes act, 1948.

SECTION C

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS :                                                                       (2*20=40)

 

  1. State the provisions of the Factories act, 1948 with regard to safety of the workers.
  2. What is Employees state insurance fund? What are the purposes for which the fund may be utilized?

What is meant by Standing orders? Explain the matters to be specified in the standing orders of an Industrial establishment.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 Labour Eco. & Labour Welfare Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 5403 – LABOUR ECO. & LABOUR WELFARE

 

 

 

Date : 30-04-2012              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

Part- A                                                (5×4=20)

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each:

 

  1. Define Labour market.
  2. What is meant by demand for and supply of labour?
  3. Write a short note on ‘Wage Differentials’
  4. Define Trade Union.
  5. What do you mean by industrial dispute?
  6. What is worker’s participation in management?
  7. Explain the term ‘social security’

 

Part- B                                                (4×10=40)

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each:

 

  1. Describe the wage structure in Indian Labour market.
  2. Explain Minimum wage Act-1948.
  3. What is meant by collective bargaining? Explain the role of it in determining wage.
  4. What do you mean by Strike? Explain the various types of strike.
  5. Explain the provision of Industrial dispute Act-1947
  6. Explain the subsistence theory of wage.
  7. Evaluate the Public provident fund Act-1968

 

Part- C                                               (2×20=40)        

                                                                                                                       

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each:

 

  1. Explain the Payment of Bonus Act-1965
  2. Describe the present position of Trade Union in India.
  3. Suggest the measures to prevent the industrial disputes in India.
  4. Explain the Social security measures in India.

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

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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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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 Indian Economy – II Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 24-04-2012              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

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

 

  1. Bring out the need for industrialization?
  2. Differentiate between basic goods and capital goods.
  3. How were industries classified under IPR 1948?
  4. Differentiate between public sector and private sector.
  5. Define micro, small and medium enterprises.
  6. What do you understand by industrial estates?
  7. Give the meaning of rail-road coordination.

PART – B

Answer any FOUR questions, each answer not exceeding 300 words:  (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Explain the pattern of industrialization in India.
  2. Write a note on the Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956.
  3. What is the rationale of public sector enterprises?
  4. What has been the rationale behind the promotion of small-scale industries?
  5. Discuss the performance of any one of the major industries in India.
  6. What are the problems of road transport in India?
  7. Bring out the relationship between infrastructure and economic growth.

PART- C

Answer any TWO questions, each answer not exceeding 900 words:    (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

  1. Discuss the salient aspects of the Industrial Policy of 1991.
  2. Examine the problems of public sector enterprises in India.
  3. Analyze the state policy for the development of small and cottage industries in India.
  4. Give an account of the growth and progress of railways in India.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 Indian Economy – I Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 1501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

 

Date : 02-05-2012              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A             

 

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

 

  1. State the methods available to estimate inequalities of income.
  2. How is the growth rate of population calculated?
  3. What are the components of new agricultural strategy?
  4. List the factors affecting cropping pattern in India.
  5. What are the sources of agricultural finance?
  6. Give the meaning of cooperative farming.
  7. What do you understand by Public Distribution System?

PART – B

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

  1. Analyse the age composition of India’s population according to 2011 Census.
  2. Bring out the changes in the sectoral composition of India’s national income.
  3. Discuss the achievements of the new agricultural strategy.
  4. What are the causes for small size of land holdings in India?
  5. Discuss the role of Regional Rural Banks in agricultural funding.
  6. Write a note on rural cooperative credit societies.
  7. Explain the concept of food security.

PART- C

Answer any TWO questions not exceeding 900 words each:                                 (2 x 20 = 40)

  1. Explain the major development issues in India.
  2. Give an appraisal of land reform programme in India.
  3. Write a detailed note on regulated markets.
  4. Evaluate the Food Policy of the Government of India.

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS,  SOCIOLOGY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

HT 2107 / 3203 /3101 / 3200- INDIAN CONSTITUTION

 

 

 

Date : 19-04-2012              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

 

PART – A

 

Answer any TEN of the following not exceeding TEN lines each:                               (10×2=20 marks)       

 

  1. Define Constitution
  2. Universal Adult Franchise
  3. Rule of Law
  4. Judicial Review
  5. Union Territory
  6. Absolute Veto Power
  7. Minority Rights
  8. Multi-Party System
  9. Special Amendments
  10. Private Member Bill
  11. Reserved Constituency
  12. Bye Election

 

PART – B

 

 

Answer any FOUR of the following not exceeding ONE PAGE each:                          (4X10=40 Marks)

 

  1. Briefly explain the Salient features of Indian Constitution.
  2. Write a short note on the power of the Governor of the State.
  3. Explain the Impeachment Procedure of the President of India.
  4. Narrate the Parliamentary Legislative Procedure.
  5. Highlight the important features of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
  6. Enumerate the significance of Fundamentals Duties of Indian Citizen.

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO of the following not exceeding FOUR PAGES each:                     (2X20=40 Marks)

 

  1. Examine the powers and functions of President of India.
  2. Discuss the significance of the Parliamentary System in India.
  3. Critically evaluate the Fundamental Rights and point out its relevance.
  4. Describe the Union-State relation.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 Fiscal Economics – II Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 5507 – FISCAL ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 03-05-2012              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 Corporate Income Tax.
  2. Explain Wealth Tax.
  3. What is State Excise Duty? Explain.
  4. Explain the forms of Sales tax.
  5. What are the revenue sources of Municipalities?
  6. Define Capital Budget.
  7. Explain Federal Finance.

 

PART – B   

 

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

 

  1. Examine the effects of Expenditure Tax.
  2. Discuss for and against Capital Gains Tax.
  3. Explain the pros and cons of Sales Tax.
  4. What are the functions of Zilla Parishads?
  5. Discuss the functions of Municipal Corporation.
  6. What are the objectives of deficit budgeting?
  7. Examine the principles of Federal Finance.

 

PART – C    

                                      

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

 

  1. Evaluate the effects of Income Tax.
  2. Explain the structure of Local Finance.
  3. Examine the consequences of deficit budgeting.
  4. Critically analyse the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 6602 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Date : 20-04-2012              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. State the goals of financial management.
  2. Define partnership.
  3. What is financial market?
  4. If a person invests Rs.5,000 at 12% compounded annually for three years,

calculate the compounded value after three years.

  1. Define costs of debt.
  2. What is ‘preference shares’?
  3. Write a note on companies Act.

PART – B

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

 

  1. Explain the nature and scope of business finance.
  2. Discuss the SEBI guidelines for debentures.
  3. Analyse the functions of a financial system.
  4. Explain the methods of long term securities valuation.
  5. Describe the explicit and implicit costs.
  6. Write a note on industrial policy.
  7. Analyse the application of present value technique in finance.

PART – C

 

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

 

  1. Explain the emerging role of financial managers in India.
  2. Discuss the relevance of indirect tax structure on companies in India.
  3. Critically analyse the functions of various financial institutions in India.
  4. From the capital structure of a company given below, calculate the overall cost of capital, using (a) Book Value Weights; b) Market Value Weights.

Source                                              Book value               Market value

Equity Share Capital (Rs.10 share)            Rs.45,000                  Rs.90,000

Retained Earnings                                        Rs.15,000                  –

Preference Share Capital                            Rs.10,000                  Rs.10,000

Debentures                                                    Rs.30,000                  Rs,30,000

The after tax cost of different sources of Finance; Equity 14%; Retained Earnings 13%;

Preference share 10% and Debentures 5%.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics April 2012 Fiscal Economics – I Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 4504 – FISCAL ECONOMICS – I

 

 

 

Date : 24-04-2012              Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

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

 

  1. What do you understand by Public Finance?
  2. Name the cannons of Public Expenditure.
  3. Differentiate between tax and fines.
  4. List out the various types of Public Expenditure.
  5. What do you mean by the ‘Incidence of Taxation’?
  6. What do you mean by taxable capacity?
  7. Briefly explain the cost of service theory.

                             

PART – B

 

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

 

  1. Differentiate between Public Finance and Private Finance.
  2. Explain the various sources of Public Revenue.
  3. Briefly explain the various cannons of Taxation.
  4. Define a ‘tax’. Give an account of the characteristics of a good tax system.
  5. Explain the factors determining taxable capacity.
  6. Explain a Progressive Tax. Give its merits and demerits.
  7. Bring out the objectives of Fiscal Policy.

                              

PART – C

 

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

 

  1. Explain the Principle of Maximum Social Advantage. What are the difficulties in its application?
  2. Discuss the effects of Taxation on Production, Distribution and Consumption.
  3. Critically examine the Ability to pay theory of taxation.

Explain the various theories of incidence of taxation.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2012 Tamil Nadu Economy Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5401 – TAMIL NADU ECONOMY

 

 

 

Date : 10/11/2012             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. What is Regional Economics?
  2. What is poverty line?
  3. Give an account of recent literacy rate of Tamil Nadu.
  4. What do you mean by cropping pattern?
  5. What is irrigation? What are the modern irrigation methods?
  6. What do you mean by cottage industry?
  7. What is rail-road co-ordination?

Part- B

 

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

 

  1. What do you understand about present structure of education in Tamil Nadu?
  2. What are the objectives of state planning?
  3. What are the causes for the low agricultural productivity in Tamil Nadu?
  4. What are the problems of agricultural marketing?
  5. Explain the problems and performance of cement industry in Tamil Nadu.
  6. Examine the State aid to industrial development in Tamil Nadu.
  7. List out the performance of banking sector in Tamil Nadu.

 

Part –C

 

Answer any Two question in about 900 words each:                                                  (2 x 20 =40 marks)

 

  1. Analyse the growth and performance of Cotton Textile Industries in Tamil Nadu.
  2. What are thevarious poverty alleviation programmes in Tamil Nadu?
  3. Explain agricultural development in Tamil Nadu during the state plan period.
  4. Examine the significance of Road and Rail Transport.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2012 Public Administration Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS, SOCIOLOGY & ENGLISH

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

HT 3202 – PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

 

 

 

Date : 09/11/2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

Answer ANY TEN of the following questions in not exceeding Ten Lines each:                 (10×2=20)

 

  1. Define Private Administration
  2. Rule of Law
  3. Secrecy of the Cabinet
  4. Single Transferable Vote
  5. By-election
  6. Planning Commission
  7. UGC
  8. No-confidence Motion
  9. Administrative Tribunal
  10. Plan Holiday
  11. Deficit Budget
  12. Separation of Powers

PART – B

Answer ANY FOUR in a page each:                                                                                 (4×10=40)

 

  1. Compare and contrast the Private and Public Administration.
  2. Explain the objectives and functions of Planning Commission in India.
  3. What are the powers of Prime Minister of India?
  4. Enumerate the Administrative functions of the Governor.
  5. Comment on the concept and functions of Delegated Legislation.
  6. Describe the Directive Principles of State Policy with spl. ref. to liberal, social and Gandhian principles.

PART – C

Answer ANY TWO questions in Four Pages each:                                     (2×20=40)

 

  1. Define Administration and explain its significance.
  2. Assess the Parliamentary Sovereignty in India and point out the values of Democracy.
  3. Describe the concept, recruitment, training and significance of Indian Administrative Service.
  4. Explain the various test and evaluation methods in National Recruitment Procedure and point out the objectives and relevance of these tests.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2012 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 – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 3502/EC 3500 – QUANTITATIVE TOOLS FOR ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 05/11/2012             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. What are the uses of statistics?
  2. Where do we use Pie diagram?
  3. Bring out the objectives of classification.
  4. Define ‘coefficient of Range’.
  5. What is the significance of Ordinary Least Square Technique?
  6. Distinguish between Correlation and Regression.
  7. What are the components of a Time series?

 

PART – B

 

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

 

  1. Represent the following data by a pie diagram

 

Items Food Education Rent Health Entertainment communication
Expenditure per month in thousand rupees 16 8 6 3 5 2

 

  1. What are the merits and demerits of different measures of Dispersion?

 

  1. Calculate the Harmonic mean of the daily  income of 10 families:

 

Family 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Income in Rs. 85 70 10 75 500 8 42 250 40 36

 

  1. The arithmetic mean and standard deviation of a series of 20 items were calculated by a student as 20 cm and 3 cm respectively. But while calculating them an item 13 was misread as 30. Find the correct standard deviation.

 

  1. A random sample of 5 students from the second B.A. Economics has been selected and their marks scored in micro and macro economics are found to be

 

Student 1 2 3 4 5
Micro economics 85 60 40 90 73
Macro economics 93 75 50 80 65

 

Calculate the coefficient of Rank correlation and interpret.

 

  1. From the following data of the rainfall and production of Rice , find the most likely production corresponding to the rainfall of 40’’ .

 

Rainfall ( inches) Production in quintals
Mean 35 50
Standard deviation 5 8
Co efficient of correlation 0.80

 

  1. Assume that you have time series data of GDP from the year 1971 to 2010.

How do you forecast the Indian GDP for the year 2015?

 

PART – C

 

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

 

  1. How does the statistical analysis help in understanding Economics?
  2. From the following data of weight of 122 persons determine the  Mean , Median and Modal weights.
Weights in lbs 100-110 110-120 120-130 130-140 140-150 150-160 160-170 170-180
Number of persons 4 6 20 32 33 17 8 2

 

 

 

 

  1. Estimate the consumption function Yi  =  a + b Xi   from the following data:

 

consumption in hundreds of rupees Yi 30 60 40 50 60 30 70 50 60
Income in hundreds of rupees Xi 50 60 50 60 80 50 80 40 70

 

  1. Estimate Fisher’s ideal index number and prove that it satisfy Time reversal and Factor

reversal test.

 

(  QUANTITY )                                     ( PRICE )

Commodity 2000 -2001 2011 -2012 2000 – 2001 2011 – 2012
A 8 6 2 4
B 10 5 5 6
C 14 10 4 5
D 19 13 2 2

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 2012 Select Constitution Of The World Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

HT 1101 – SELECT CONSTITUTION OF THE WORLD

 

 

 

Date : 03/11/2012             Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer ANY TEN of the following questions in not exceeding Ten Lines each:         (10X2=20)

 

  1. Define Constitution
  2. Conventions
  3. Bill of Rights
  4. Sovereignty
  5. Impeachment
  6. Judicial Review
  7. Federal Council
  8. Senate
  9. Amendment
  10. Double party System
  11. Referendum
  12. Cantons

 

. PART – B

Answer ANY FOUR in a page each:                                                                                    (4×10=40)

 

  1. Give an account on Aristotle’s Classification of States.
  2. Write a Short note on parliamentary and presidential form of government.
  3. Explain the process of Law making in Britain.
  4. Write a short note on U.S. Congress.
  5. Examine the powers and functions of French President.
  6. Bring out the importance of Plural Executive in Swiss Constitution.

PART – C

 

Answer ANY TWO questions in Four Pages each:                                                          (2×20=40)

 

  1. Describe the Salient features of the British Constitution.
  2. Discuss the powers and Functions of Senate of U.S.A.
  3. Critically evaluate the Judiciary in France.
  4. Assess the Direct Democracy Devices of Switzerland and point out its relevance.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5400 – SOCIAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 16/11/2012             Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

Part-A

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each:                                                            (5X4 = 20)

 

  1. Define social economics.
  2. What is meant by frictional unemployment?
  3. Distinguish between explicit and implicit cost.
  4. What is meant by human capital?
  5. Write a short note on subsidy.
  6. What are the various source of energy?
  7. Define crimes.

Part-B

Answer any Four questions in about 250 words each:                                                          (4X10=40)

 

  1. Explain the social principle of Mahatma Gandhi.
  2. Bring out the characteristics of social economics.
  3. Distinguish between rural and urban poverty.
  4. Bring out the requisites of economic growth.
  5. Explain the special characteristics of health services.
  6. Explain the various forms of discrimination.
  7. Write a note on Human rights and its significance.

                                                           Part-C

Answer any Two questions in about 900 words each:                                                            (2X20=40)

 

  1. Discuss the Marxian doctrine of social economics.
  2. Highlights the various Anti-Poverty programmes taken by the Government.
  3. Discuss the role of education in the process of development of a society.

Analyse the social and economic crimes. Suggest measures to prevent the same.

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SIXTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 6600 – PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Date : 05/11/2012             Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

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

 

  1. Discuss briefly the wide array of investment avenues.
  2. What are the key differences between an investor and a speculator?
  3. How many inputs are needed for a portfolio analysis involving 75 securities if

covariances are computed using (a) Markowitz approach and (b) the Sharpe index model?

  1. What is Diversification?
  2. Explain Put Call Parity relationship.
  3. Discuss the strategies of Hedging.
  4. Explain the currency swaps.

PART-B

 

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

 

  1. Discuss briefly the key steps involved in the Portfolio management process.
  2. Explain the Types of Risk.
  3. Briefly explain the APT Model.
  4. Bring out the Factors that determine the Option price.
  5. Analyse Cootners price value interaction model.
  6. A portfolio consisting of five securities is listed below. Calculate each stock’s expected

return. Then using these individual security’s expected returns, compute the

portfolios expected returns.

 

Stock Initial investment value Expected End of period investment value Proportion of portfolios initial market value
A 5000 7000 20.0%
B 2500 4000 10.0
C 4000 5000 16.0
D 10000 12000 40.0
E 3500 5000 12.0

 

  1. If the risk-free return is 10% and the expected return on BSE index is 18% ( and risk measured by

standard deviation is 5%), how would you construct an efficient portfolio to produce a 16% expected

return and what would be its risk?

PART-C

 

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

 

  1. Write a note on Single Index market theory.
  2. Explain Markowitz Portfolio selection model.
  3. Enumerate CAPM model.
  4. Analyse the methods of managing foreign exchange risk.

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B.A., DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5504 – MACRO ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 01-11-2012              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 Relative Income Hypothesis.
  2. Explain the term ‘Recovery’.
  3. What is Accelerator?
  4. Explain Cost Push inflation.
  5. List out the effects of inflation.
  6. Briefly explain Kaldor’s model of income distribution.
  7. Define economic stability.

 

PART – B   

                                       

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

 

  1. Explain Absolute Income Hypothesis.
  2. Discuss Schumpeter’s Trade Cycle theory.
  3. Explain the principle of Multiplier.
  4. Examine the causes of inflation.
  5. Analyse Harrod-Domar model of growth.
  6. Explain the fiscal policy measures available to maintain economic stability.
  7. Discuss the effectiveness of open market operations.

 

PART – C    

                                      

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

 

  1. Critically evaluate Permanent Income Hypothesis.
  2. Elucidate Hicks’ model of Trade Cycle.
  3. Trace the effects and the remedial measures for controlling inflation.

Analyse the usefulness of fiscal policy measures in maintaining economic growth.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 4503/ 4500 – MACRO ECONOMICS – I

 

 

 

Date : 03/11/2012             Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A                  

 

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

  1. Describe the concept of stocks and flows in macro economics.
  2. Analyse the components of GNP.
  3. What is wage-price flexibility?
  4. Define effective demand.
  5. Why does IS curve slope downwards?
  1. Distinguish the concepts of ex-ante and ex-post savings.
  1. What is disposable income?

PART – B                  

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

  1. Distinguish between micro and macro economics.
  2. Explain the circular flow of income.
  3. Discuss Say’s Law of Market.
  4. Explain the marginal efficiency of capital.
  5. Analyse the effects of multiplier.
  6. Discuss Keynes’ money-wage rigidity model.
  7. Discuss how the consumption function relates the amount of

consumption to the level of income.

 

PART – C                  

 

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

  1. Explain the nature and scope of macro economics.
  2. Discuss the different methods of measuring national income.
  3. Analyse the liquidity preference theory of interest.

Explain IS-LM model.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5404 – MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS

 

 

 

Date : 16/11/2012             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)

  1. State the condition for minima in case of a function with only one independent variable.
  2. Define a ‘Limit’.
  3. Find dy  for y  = ( 2x2 + 4x – 5 )6

dx

  1. The Total Cost is given as y = 200 + 1000x – 24x2 + 4x3 + x4. Find the Average Cost and Marginal Cost.
  2. What is point of inflection? Support your explanation with relevant diagram.
  3. Evaluate    ò (x3 – 4x2 + x) dx
  4.  Find the Total Differential of

 

PART – B

 

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

 

  1. Find the relative maxima and minima (if any) for y = x3 + 3x2 + 2
  2. Explain the various types of discontinuities with relevant examples.
  3. If Z = 2x2  5x2y+ xy2 + y2, find

 

 

  1. Explain the various properties of limits.
  2. The demand function faced by a firm is p = 500 – 0.2x and its cost function is     C = 25x + 10000, where p is the price, x is output and C is the total cost. Find the profit maximizing output and price.
  3. The average cost function is given as

. Find the minimum average cost and show that at the minimum average cost, marginal cost and average cost are equal.

  1. State and prove the Euler’s theorem.

 

 

PART – C

 

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

 

  1. Minimise f (x,y) = x2 + 2y2 – xy subject to x + y = 8.
  2.  The demand and supply functions under pure competition are, respectively,          Pd = 16 – x2 and Ps = 4 + x. Find the producer’s surplus and consumer’s surplus.
  3.  Derive the relationship between AC and MC.
  4. Explain the significance of differentiation in Economics.

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