DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Second Semester
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Discuss the salient features and barriers of international
trade.
2. Explain the Samuelson model. List out its assumptions.
3. What are the pros and cons of free trade policy?
4. Write short notes on
NAFTA
Trade blocks.
5. What is meant by BOP? Differentiate between balance of
trade and balance of payments.
6. What are the determinants of exchange rate?
7. What is labour migration? Explain the types of labour
mobility.
8. What is technology transfer? What are its uses?
Sub. Code
22
DE-403
2
wk4
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the scope and importance of International
economics.
10. Compare the classical theory and modern theory of
International trade.
11. What is meant by trade barriers? Explain the forms of
trade barriers.
12. Discuss the theory of immiserising growth.
13. Critically examine the various theories for determination
of different exchange rates.
14. Discuss the role and functions of IMF.
15. Examine the impact of technology in International
business.