DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the nature of International economics.
2. Explain briefly the Samuelson model of international
trade.
3. Write a brief note on European common market.
4. Examine how adjustment is made in BOP.
5. State and explain the benefits of flexible exchange rate
system.
6. Narrate the recent trends in technology.
7. Is FDI boon to Indian economy? Comment.
8. Enumerate the major determinants of exchange rate.
Sub. Code
33
DE-3250
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SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. State and explain the bases in international trade.
10. Critically examine H-O theorem of international trade.
11. What are the advantages and drawbacks of protection?
12. What is balance of payment? Explain its various
components. State the kinds of disequilibrium in BOP.
13. Examine critically purchasing power parity theory.
14. Discuss the role and functions of world bank. Point out its
weakness.
15. What are trade blocks? State their significance.
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