LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                                               EC 2805 – MACRO ECONOMIC THEORY – II

 

 

Date & Time : 21-04-2006/9.00-12.00         Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – A

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

1. Distinguish between Classical and Keynesian theories.
2. What are the features of capitalism?
3. Write a note on M-C-M’ circuits.
4. What is rate of economic growth?
5. What is real balance?
6. How do you distinguish stable economy from unstable economy?
7. How is Joan Robinson’s growth model different from Keynesian’s growth model?

PART – B

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

8. Explain the analytical framework of Marxian theory.
9. Discuss the profit share and investment-income ratio of Joan Robinson’s model.
10. Explain the three rates of growth equations in the Harrod-Domer model.
11. Explain the Golden rule of accumulation.
12. Explain the behaviour of non-linear saving function of Kaldor’s trade cycle.
13. Explain the Kalechi model with respect to the degree of monopoly in the distribution of income.
14. Explain the two sector growth model of Neo Classical model.

 

PART – C

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

15. Examine the Neo-Classical growth models.
16. Examine the Kaldors growth model.
17. Analyse the Samuelson’s Accelerator-Multiplier interaction model.
18. Analyse the Kaldor’s business cycle theory.

 

 

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