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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5402 – MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 10/11/2012             Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

 

ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS:                                                                                          (5 * 4 = 20)

 

  1. Define managerial economics.
  2. What is demand forecasting?
  3. Write short notes on replacement and new demand.
  4. What is cost of capital?
  5. What is capital budgeting?
  6. What is shut down cost?
  7. Give the meaning of differential pricing.

 

PART – B

 

ANSWER  ANY FOUR QUESTIONS:                                                                                     (4 *10 =40)

 

  1. Explain the relationship of managerial economics to economic theory and business decisions.
  2. Briefly explain profit maximization with a suitable diagram.
  3. What are the objectives of managerial economics?
  4. Explain the determinants of demand forecasting.
  5. What is full cost pricing? And explain its significance.
  6. Explain the need f or capital budgeting.
  7. What are the objectives of pricing?

PART – C

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

 

  1. Explain the significance of managerial economics and its relationship to business decisions.
  2. Elucidate the importance of a break – even point?
  3. Explain Baumol’s sales maximization model.
  4. Capital budgeting is also described as investment decision making – discuss.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 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 – 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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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 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 – 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.
  4. Explain IS-LM model.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 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 – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5403 – LABOUR ECO. & LABOUR WELFARE

 

 

 

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. Differentiate between labour market and product market
  2. Distinguish between nominal wage and real wage.
  3. Comment on the marginal productivity theory of wage.
  4. Bring out the push and pull factors responsible for rural-urban migration.
  5. What is meant by collective bargaining?
  6. Distinguish between “Job Clustur and Wage Contour”
  7. What do you understand by fair wage and living wage?

 

Part – B

Answer any Four questions not exceeding 250 words each:                                                     (4×10=40)

 

  1. Discuss the various social security measures in India.
  2. Explain the Sashkin’s model of workers participation in management.
  3. Examine the Wage Fund Theory.
  4. Evaluate the Minimum Wages Act 1948.
  5. Bring out the aims and objectives of ILO.
  6. Estimate the payment of bonus act 1965.
  7. Define trade union & outline the history of trade union investment in India.

Part-C

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

 

  1. Discuss the problem of unemployment in India. Suggest remedies.
  2. Examine the classical theory of employment.
  3. Explain the institutional labour market model.
  4. Bring out the economic and non economic causes for industrial disputes and explain the preventive and settlement measures.

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5505/EC 5501 – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 03/11/2012             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. What causes international trade according to Classical Economist?
  2. What do you mean by Comparative differences in cost?
  3. Explain Single factoral and Double factoral terms of Trade.
  4. Enumerate the Potential Gain and Actual Gain.
  5. What is an equilibrium rate of exchange? How it is determined?
  6. Explain the functions of IBRD.
  7. Distinguish between GATT and WTO.

 

PART-B

 

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

 

  1. Distinguish between Interregional and International Trade.
  2. Explain the theory of Absolute differences in costs.
  3. What do you mean by Gross barter and Net barter Terms of Trade?
  4. Discuss the factors that determine the gains from trade
  5. Explain the causes that bring out changes in exchange rate
  6. Enumerate the lending activities of IBRD.
  7. Briefly discuss the objectives and functions of Fund

 

PART-C

 

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

 

  1. Explain the Modern theory of International trade.
  2. Discuss the theories of exchange rate.
  3. Bring out the recent Export Import policy of India.

18. Explain the agreement of WTO.

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 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 – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 02-11-2012              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 mean by industrialization?
  2. What is meant by industrial licensing policy?
  3. Write any two important features of private sector in Indian economy.
  4. Define Joint Sector.
  5. Write short notes on small scale industries.
  6. Name two effects of Transport in economic development of a nation.
  7. What are the problems faced by Indian shipping?

 

PART – B

 

Answer any FIVE of the following each answer should not exceed 300 words:       (5 X 8 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Give a brief account of the role of industry in India.
  2. Examine the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1991.
  3. Discuss the problems faced by small scale industries in India.
  4. Distinguish between private sector and public sector and analyse its merits and demerits

 in Indian economy.

  1. Explain the role of road transport in economic development.
  2. Give a brief account about the Industrial estates and its objectives.
  3. Describe the merits and demerits of Indian Airways.

 

PART – C 

 

Answer any TWO of the following each answer should not exceed 900 words:     (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)

 

 

  1. Enumerate the problems faced by the Cotton textile industries in India and analyse the measures to solve those problems.
  2. Explain the growth of industrialization during the five year plans.
  3. Analyse the various types of industrial sectors like private, public, joint and co-operative sectors.

Discuss the advantages of Road Transport in India compared to other modes of transport

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 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 – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 1501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

 

Date : 10/11/2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART-A

 

Answer any FIVE questions each in about 75 words.

Each question carries four marks:                                                                                      (5 x 4 = 20)

 

  1. What is the current share of Agricultural sector in to Indian GDP?
  2. Define ‘ commercial crops’
  3. State any Four features of Green revolution.
  4. What is meant by ‘cooperative farming’?
  5. What are the objectives of ‘Land Development Banks’?
  6. What are the advantages of ‘Minimum Support Price’?
  7. Expand:     (a) NABARD (b) NAFED (c) FCI (d) AGMARK.

 

PART-B

 

Answer any FOUR questions each in about 250 words.

Each question carries TEN marks:                                                                                        (4 x 10 = 40)

 

  1. What are the promotional factors of Indian Economy?
  2. Explain the relationship between ‘farm size and asset distribution’.
  3. What is the role of Land Development Banks in agricultural development?
  4. Explain the ‘Land Reforms’ in India.
  5. What are the functions of NABARD?
  6. What are the problems associated with agricultural finance in rural area?
  7. Write a short note on ‘Need for Food Security’.

 

PART-C

 

Answer any TWO questions each in about 900 words.

Each question carries TWENTY marks:                                                                           (2 x 20 = 40)

 

  1. Critically examine the Trends of sectoral contribution to Indian GDP. What kind of policy do you suggest to balance the economy?
  2. Do we need second Green revolution? Substantiate with your argument.
  3. Examine the role of cooperative farming, marketing and credit in Rural Development.
  4. Evaluate the Food Policy of the Indian Government. Suggest suitable changes.

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS & SOCIOLOGY

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

HT 3203 – INDIAN CONSTITUTION

 

 

 

Date : 15/11/2012             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. Money Bill
  2. Rigid Constitution
  3. Right to Property
  4. Council of Ministers
  5. Whip
  6. Independent Judiciary
  7. Election Commission
  8. No Confidence Motion
  9. Suspensive Veto
  10. Article 356.
  11. Judicial Review
  12. Secret Ballot System

 

PART – B

 

 

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

 

  1. Explain the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
  2. Describe the Powers of the Rajya Sabha.
  3. What are the Fundamental Duties of an Indian Citizen?
  4. Discuss the Directive Principles of State Policy and its role as part of the Constitution
  5. Explain the Functions of the Supreme Court.
  6. What are the Powers and Functions of a State Legislative Assembly?

PART – C

 

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

 

  1. Fundamental Rights and its impact on Indian Society – Discuss
  2. Describe the Functions of the Prime Minister of India.
  3. Discuss the Salient Features of Indian Constitution.

Assess the powers and functions of the President of India.

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

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Date
Time
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03/11/2012
1 :00 – 4 :00
Dept.No.
Max. : 100 Marks
B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE
FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012
EC 1101 – GENERAL ECONOMICS

 

 

PART – A

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

  1. State Robbins scarcity definition.
  2. Is market demand affected by price expectations? – Explain.
  3. What are the FIVE types of price elasticities?
  4. Distinguish between GNP and GDP.
  5. Write a short note on Marginal Propensity to Consume.
  6. Bring out the relationship between MC and AC curves.
  7. Define and briefly explain the term ‘Velocity of Money’.

 

PART – B

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

  1. Explain the deductive and inductive methods and their uses.
  2. Enumerate the merits and demerits of direct and indirect taxes.
  3. ‘The demand curve need not always be a downward sloping curve’ – Explain.
  4. Give an account of the various features of Perfect Competition.
  5. Explain the ‘Objective Factors’ that influence the consumption function.
  6. Explain the various features of labour as a factor of production.
  7. Analyse the functions of money.

PART – C

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

  1. Explain in detail how the Central Bank controls Money Supply.
  2. Illustrate the long-run and short-run equilibrium in a Monopoly market.
  3. Explain the various methods of measuring National Income and enumerate the difficulties in measuring National Income.
  4. What are the causes of inflation and suggest remedies?

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 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 – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 5507 – FISCAL ECONOMICS – II

 

 

 

Date : 08/11/2012             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 Capital Gains Tax.
  2. What is Excise Duty?
  3. Explain the purpose of Motor Vehicle Tax.
  4. List the functions of Gram Panchayats.
  5. Define Capital Budget.
  6. What is Deficit Budgeting?
  7. List the functions of a Finance Commission.

 

PART – B   

                                       

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

 

  1. Discuss the effects of Personal Income Tax.
  2. Argue for and against Agricultural Income Tax.
  3. Examine the consequences of Excise Duty.
  4. Explain the revenue resources of a Municipal Corporation.
  5. Distinguish between Revenue Budget and Capital Budget.
  6. Examine methods of inter-governmental financial transfers.
  7. Analyse the problems in Federal Finance.

 

PART – C    

                                      

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

 

  1. Evaluate the taxes levied by the State Governments.
  2. Critically analyse the problems in Local Finance.
  3. Examine the causes and consequences of deficit budgeting.
  4. Critically analyse the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.

 

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Loyola College B.A. Economics Nov 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 – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 4504 – FISCAL 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 x 4 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Define ‘Public Finance’.
  2. Define Maximum Social Advantage.
  3. Explain Wagner’s law of public expenditure.
  4. Briefly discuss any two canons of public expenditure.
  5. Explain the features of a tax.
  6. Discuss backward shifting.
  7. What are the objectives of fiscal policy?

 

PART – B   

                                        

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

 

  1. Bring out the distinction between public and private finance.
  2. Examine the types of public expenditure.
  3. Discuss the ability to pay theory of taxation.
  4. Explain the factors influencing taxable capacity.
  5. Analyse the Concentration and Diffusion theories of incidence of taxation.
  6. Trace the causes for the growth of public expenditure.
  7. Examine the tools 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.
  2. Evaluate the effects of taxation on economic activities.
  3. Analyse the objectives of taxation.
  4. Examine the objectives of fiscal policy.

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

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A., DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SIXTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 6602 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Date : 5/11/2012               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 the relationship of financial management to Economics.
  2. What are the different ways of classifying financial markets?
  3. What are the principal tasks of SEBI?
  4. Determine the present value of the following cash stream if the discount rate is 14 %.
Year 1 2 3 4 5
Cash flow 5000 6000 8000 9000 8000
  1. A Rs 100 par value bond bearing a coupon rate of 12% will mature after 5 years. What

is the value of the bond, if the discount rate is 15%?

  1. Explain Implicit and Explicit cost.
  2. If you deposit Rs 1000 annually in a bank for 5 years and your deposits earn a

compound interest rate of 10 percent. What will be the value of this series of deposit at

the end of 5 years?

 

PART-B

 

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

 

  1. Explain the various forms of business organization.
  2. “Financial management is in many ways an integral part of the jobs of the managers”-

Comment.

  1. Discuss the functions of a financial system.
  2. (a) The project X cost Rs 1,00,000 and its expected cash flows are as follows:
Year 1 2 3 4 5
cash flow 20000 30000 40000 50000 30000

The cost of capital is12% calculate the net present value

(b) A company has 15% perpetual debt of Rs 100000. The tax rate is 50%. Determine

the cost of capital (before tax as well as after tax) assuming that the debt is issued at (i)

par, (ii) 10% discount, and (iii) 10% premium.

  1. Explain the equilibrium in financial markets.
  2. The market price of a Rs1000 par value bond carrying a coupon rate of 14percent and

maturing after 5 years is Rs 1050. What is the YTM on this bond? What is the

approximate YTM? What will be realized YTM if the reinvestment rate is 12 percent

 

  1. A company issues 14% irredeemable preference shares of the face value of Rs 100

each. Flotation costs are estimated as 5% of the expected sale price .What is the

cost of preference capital if preference shares are issued at (i) par value (10%)

premium and     (iii) 5% discount?

PART-C

 

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

 

  1. Explain the nature and scope of Business finance.
  2. Discuss the measurement of Cost of Capital
  3. A company has on its books the following information:
     Type of capital Book value Market value Specific costs
Debt 300000 270000 8%
Preference capital 200000 230000 14%
Equity capital 500000 600000 17%
Retained Earnings 150000 17%
Total 1000000 1250000

 

Determine the weighted average cost of capital using (a) Book value weights (b) Market value weights.

 

  1. a) Discuss the various components of financial system.

 

  1. b) Explain the indicators of financial development.

 

 

 

 

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