(MBA)INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Third Semester

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

(Upto 2013–14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year
Onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 x 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Is there need for a separate branch for international
trade? Explain.

2. Explain the concept of Terms of trade.

3. Examine the rationale of Trade blocks.

4. Distinguish between Balance of trade and Balance of
payments.

5. Narrate the features of Gold standard.

6. How does IMF solve international liquidity problem?

7. Why is technology transfer needed?

8. How is gain from international trade measured? Explain.
 

SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Critically examine comparative cost advantage theory of
international trade.

10. State and explain the kinds of terms of trade with an
illustration.

11. What are tariff and non tariff barriers? Explain in brief.

12. Enumerate the causes for adverse Balance of payments.

13. Argue favouring and against fixed exchange rate system.

14. Discuss the issues and initiatives of international debt
problems.

15. Enumerate the factors involved in international labour
migration.

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