LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

TM 01

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EC 1800 – MACRO ECONOMIC THEORY – I

 

 

 

Date & Time: 25/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00 Dept. No.                                                 Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

Section – A

Answer All questions.  All questions carry equal marks.                                10 x 2 = 20

 

1. Mention the uses of the following in cell biology.

1. Condenser system in microscope.
2. Camera lucida

1. Give the composition and uses of Bouin’s fixative and carnoy’s solution.
2. Define sedimentation co-efficient.
3. Differentiate karyokinesis from cytokinesis.
4. What are the different types of microtomes?
5. Define the terms:

1. a) Endocytosi’s b) Heterochromatin

1. Explain the applications of the following:

1. a) freezing-Drying b) FISH

1. Highlight the characteristics of Cancer cells.
2. Briefly explain the molecular events which takes place during cell cycle.
3. Compare the organization of prokaryote and enkaryote cells.

 

Section – B

Answer any four questions.  All questions carry equal marks.                        4 x 10 = 40

 

1. With the help of schematic representation explain the principle of autoradiography.
2. Write a brief account on

1. a) Micrometry b) Ribosomes.

1. Bring out the structural peculiarities and functions of microtubules.
2. Write an account on

1. a) Geiger Muller counter b) Giant chromosomes.

1. Describe the various types of RNA and comment on their role in cell biology.
2. Explain the steps involved in the production of somatic cell hybrids.

 

Section – C

Answer any TWO questions.  All question carry equal marks.                       2 x 20 = 40

 

1. Explain the principle and working mechanism of phase contrast microscope.  Comment on its biological applications.
2. Explain the various steps involved in the preparation of tissues for histological and histochemical observations.
3. Describe the principles and applications of

1. Thin layer chromatography
2. Zonal ultra centrifugation

1. Give an account of the structure and replication of DNA.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

RF 31

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EC 1807 – MACRO ECONOMIC THEORY – I

 

 

 

Date & Time: 27/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00      Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part  – A

 

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

1. What is devaluation?
2. Explain briefly marginal efficiency of capital.
3. How is wage push a cause for inflation?
4. What is multiplier?
5. How is the national income determined?
6. Does the logic of Keynesian multiplier apply to LDC? Give necessary explanation in this regard.
7. What is life cycle hypothesis?

 

Part – B

 

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

8. Explain any popular method used for taking decision on investment projects?
9. How is there interdependence between money and product markets?
10. Explain the fiscal and monetary measures in controlling inflation?
11. Discuss the crux of real balance effect?
12. Explain the circular flow of income in a two sector model.
13. Why is Say’s law considered as a core of Classical thinking at macro level?
14. Discuss the assumption underlying accelerator theory of investment.

 

Part – C

 

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

15. Explain the four sector model of income determination.
16. Discuss the NAIRU curve and explain how it differs from the Philips curve.
17. Explain any static equilibrium model.

Discuss the theory of rational expectations.

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

    EC 1807  – MACRO ECONOMIC THEORY – I

 

 

 

Date : 13-11-10                 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. Distinguish between new-classical and neo-classical economics.
2. What are the factors affecting Keynesian consumption function?
3. Differentiate between autonomous and induced investment.
4. Mention the acceleration theory of investment.
5. What do you mean by Lucas critique?
6. Write a short note on NAIRU curve.
7. What are the theories concerning real wage rigidity?

 

 

                                     Part –B 

 

                                                 

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

 

8. Analyze the effect of a change in money supply in the classical case.
9. Discuss the policy implications of New Keynesian economics.
10. Explain the Financial theory of investment.
11. Derive the equation of Phillips curve.
12. Diagrammatically explain mixed inflation.
13. Briefly explain the perfect – foresight model.
14. Discuss the demerits of the macro – disequilibrium analysis.

 

                                    Part – C                                             

 

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

 

15. Critically analyze Keynesian consumption function.
16. Elaborate the disequilibrium macro model.
17. Explain in detail the Rational expectation model.
18. Critically examine the contents of new – Keynesian model.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 1807 – MACRO ECONOMIC THEORY – I

 

 

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 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

1. ‘Money is veil’ – Give your comments on this statement.
2. Distinguish between MEC and MEI.
3. What is the difference between gross investment and net investment?
4. What is meant by user cost of capital?
5. Write a short note on Tatonnement hypothesis.
6. What is the essence of Lucas critique?
7. How does foreign exchange bottleneck affect a developing country?

 

Part – B

 

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

 

8. Trace the effect of change in money supply in the Classical Theory of Employment.
9. State and explain the Keynes Psychological law of consumption. What are its implications?
10. Bring out the Classical and Keynes’ views on Full employment.
11. Briefly explain the determination of equilibrium rate of interest and income using IS-LM model with government sector.
12. Discuss the fixed acceleration theory of investment.
13. Bring out the main approaches to general equilibrium.
14. Compare and contrast the simple aggregate demand and aggregate supply model with the perfect foresight model.

 

Part – C

 

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

 

15. Discuss in detail the working of J.B. Say’s law of market in a Barter and Money economy. What are its’ implications?
16. Elaborate the Patinkin’s general equilibrium model.
17. Critically examine the Jorgenson’s model of investment.
18. “Inflation may originate because of cost-push but it can’t be sustained for long unless it is supported by demand-pull inflation” – Discuss.

 

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