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)
- Define international trade.
- Define absolute cost advantage.
- What is meant by terms of trade?
- Define income terms of trade.
- What is foreign exchange rate?
- Expand IBRD.
- 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)
- Explain the reasons for international trade.
- Explain Adam Smith’s theory of absolute cost advantage.
- Explain clearly the factors that influence the terms of trade.
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of fixed exchange rate.
- Describe the functions of World Bank.
- Bring out the recent import and export policies of the government of India.
- Explain the mint parity theory of exchange rate.
PART –C
Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each: (2×20=40 marks)
- Critically examine Hecksher Ohlin theory of international trade.
- Critically analyse the purchasing power parity theory of exchange rate.
- Critically examine Real Cost Terms of Trade.
Explain the impact of Globalisation on developing countries. Substantiate your answer with reference to India.