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Bachelor of Arts Part-II Economics
Syllabus for Semester System
(i.e. from June 2011 ) Onwards
Nature of Question Paper
B.A. Part II
ECONOMICS, PAPER II, III and IDS
University Examination: 40 Marks
Internal Assessment: 10 Marks
Nature of University Examination Question Paper for following
Papers
Sem.- III & IV
(Total- 40 Marks)
Question -1 Objective (Multiple Choice) 05 Mark
Question -2 Short Note (3 Out of 5)
15 Mark
Question -3 Broad question (2 Out of 3) 20 Mark
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REVISED SYLLABUS FOR BA PART II ECONOMICS
To be introduced from June 2011
Semester III
MACRO ECONOMICS PART I (PAPERIII)
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO MACRO ECONOMICS (15 periods)
1.1 Meaning , Nature, Scope of Macro Economics
1.2 Open Economy Macro Economics
UNIT II: NATIONAL INCOME
(15 periods)
2.1 Meaning and Different Concepts of National Income: GDP.
GNP. NNP, National Income at Constant Prices and Current
Prices
2.2 Methods of Measuring National Income: Product, Income,
Expenditure
2.3 Difficulties in Measuring National Income
UNIT III: MONEY
(15 periods)
3.1 Meaning and Functions of Money
3.2 Theories of Value of Money: Quantity Theory of Money:
Transactions Approach and Cash Balance Approach
3.3 Theories for Demand for Money – Fisher, Keynes and Friedman
UNIT IV: OUTPUT AND EMPLOMENT
(15 periods)
4.1 Say’s Law of Markets
4.2 Classical Theory of Employment
4.3 Keynesian Theory of Employment
4.4 Consumption Function, Investment Multiplier, Investment
Function
REFERENCES:
1) Jhingan, M.L. , Macroeconomic Policy, Konark Publishers, Delhi
2) Mithani, D.M. , Monetary Theory, Vora and Company, Mumbai
3) Vaish, M.C. , Monetary Theory, Ratan Prakashan Mandir, Agra
4) Shapiro, E, Macroeconomic Analysis, Galgotia Publications, New
Delhi
5) Ackley, G. , Macro Economics: Theory and Policy, Mackmillan ,
New York
6) Jha R., Contemporary Macroeconomic Theory and Policy, Wiley
Eastern Ltd. , New Delhi.
Semester IV
MACRO ECONOMICS PART II – (PAPER V)
UNIT I: TRADE CYCLES:
(15 periods)
1.1 Meaning, Characteristics, Phases
1.2 Theories of Trade Cycles: Hawtrey, Schumpeter, Keynes
1.3 Control of Trade Cycles
UNIT II: THEORY OF PUBLIC FINANCE: (15 periods)
2.1 Meaning nature and scope of Public finance
2.2 Principle of Maximum Social Advantage
2.3 Public wants and Public goods
UNIT III: PUBLIC REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE:
(15 periods)
3.1 Taxation: Meaning, Canons, Direct and Indirect taxes
merits and demerits
3.2 Public Debt: Meaning, Sources, Importance
3.3 Public Expenditure: Meaning, Types, Causes of rapid
growth
3.4 Deficit Financing: Meaning, Methods of financing,
Effects
UNIT IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(15 periods)
4.1 Meaning of Economic Development, Indicators of
Development
4.2 Distinction between Economic Development and
Economic Growth
4.3 Economic Growth and Technical progress
REFERENCES:
1) Lekhi, R.K., Public Finance, Kalyani Publishers,
Ludhiyana
2) Tyagi, B.P., Public Finance, Jai Prakash Nath & Co. ,
Meerat
3) Mithani, D.M. , Monetary Theory, Vora and Company,
Mumbai
4) Jhingan, M.L., Economics of Development and Planning,
Vrinda Publications Pvt. Limited, Delhi
INDIAN ECONOMY (Paper –IV)
Semester- II
UNIT - 1: FEATURES NATUREAL ECONOMICS AND DEMOGRAPHIC
PROFILE
(15 Periods)
1.1)
1.2)
Characteristics of Indian Economy - Natural Resources - Land,
Water, Forest Resources and Minerals. Need for Sustainable
Development.
Indian Population: Size and Growth, Birth rate and Death rate,
Indian Population: Density, Literacy, Sex composition, Age
composition, Occupational Distribution, Rural Urban PopulationLife expectancy
1.4) Population Policy
1.3)
UNIT – II: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
2.1)
2.2)
2.3)
2.4)
(15 periods)
Human Development Index (HDI): Concept and Meaning,
Indicators, Importance
Gender Related Development Index (GDI):
Human Poverty Index (HPI)
HDI - Inter country and inter state comparison
UNIT – III: AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
(15 periods)
3.1 Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy
3.2 Agricultural Productivity- Causes and remedies for low productivity
3.3 Need for Second Green Revolution
3.4 Rural Indebtedness and Farmers Suicides
UNIT – IV: INDUSTRY AND SERVICE SECTOR
(15 periods)
4.1 Industrial Policy changes - 1956, 1991
4.2 Industrial Development after 1991 – Public Sector, Private sector, Multinational
Corporations
4.3 Growing Importance of Service Sector
4.4 Changing Profile of Banks and Financial Institutions since 1991
References
1) Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi ,
i) Tenth Five Year Plan: 2002-2007
ii) Elventh Five Year Plan: 2007-2012
2) Kirit S. Parikh & R..Radhakrishna (Ed.) , India Development Report, 2002
3) Governmenmt of India, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi, Economic Survey,
Various Issues
4) Dutt R. and Sundaram K.P.M., (2009), Indian economy
5) Mishra and Puri, (2009) Indian Economy
6) World Development Report, Various Issues
ECONOMY OF MAHARASHTRA, Paper VI
Semester- IV
UNIT-I: PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURES (15
periods)
1.1)
1.2)
1.3)
Physical : Soil, Climate, Rainfall, Rivers, Minerals
Economic: Transport, Communication and Energy
Social : Education, Health, Housing, Drinking Water
UNIT-II: POPULATION
(15 periods)
2.1) Features- Size and Growth, Birth rate and Death rate, Density, Literacy, Sex
composition, Age composition, Occupational Distribution, Rural Urban
Population- Life expectancy
2.2) Migration: Types, Causes, Effects and Remedies
2.3) Population Policy 2001
UNIT- III: AGRICULTURE
3.1)
3.2)
3.3)
3.4)
Land Utilisation Pattern, Area under different Crops, Changes in Cropping Pattern
Major crops and their productivity
Trends in Pulses and Oilseeds Production
Horticulture and Floriculture Production
UNIT- IV INDUSTRIES
4.1)
4.2)
4.3)
4.4)
(15 periods)
(15 periods)
Agro Based Industrial Policy of Maharashtra
Agro Processing Industries - Sugar, Dairy and Fruits
Industrial Dispersal Policy of Maharashtra
Problem of Regional Imbalances in Maharashtra
References:
1. Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Human Development Report – 2002
2. Government of Maharashtra, Department of Economics and Statistics,
Economic Survey, Various issues
3. Dastane , Santosh, Maharashtra , Various issues
4. Solunke R.S. Economy of Maharashtr
, Sem-III
LABOUR WELFARE Part-I (IDS) Paper-I
UNIT-I : INTRODUCATION TO LABOUR WELFARE : (15 Periods)
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
Labour Welfare; Meaning, definition
Scope and objectives
Methods and importance
Social welfare and Social work
UNIT II : ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF LABOUR WELFARE (15 periods)
2-1 UK
2-2 USSR
2-3 India
UNIT III : LABOUR PROBLEMS (15 periods)
3-1 Meaning, definition and Importance of study
3-2 Classification of labour problems
UNIT IV : LABOUR PROBLEMS IN INDIA : (15 periods)
4-1 Labour problems in India
4-2 Measures to solve labour problems in India
REFERENCES:
1- Tripathi & Gupta, Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, Sultan Chand and Sons,
New Delhi.
2- Desai, SSM, Industrial Economy of India, Himalya Publishing House Bombay.
3- Bhogoliwala, T.N. Economics of Labour and Industrial Relations.
4- Saxena, R.C. Labour Problems and Social Welfare
5- Mamoria , CB, Labour Problems and Social Welfare.
6- Mamoria and Doshi, Labour Problems and Social Welfare.
Semester - IV
LABOUR WELFARE Part- II
(IDS) PaperII
UNIT I: LABOUR WELFARE:
(15 periods)
1.1 Agencies: Government employers, voluntary
organizations, trade unions and International Labour
Organisation (ILO)
1.2 Labour Efficiency: Meaning, measurement, factors
affecting efficiency of labour
UNIT II: TYPES OF LABOUR WELFARE PROGRAMMS IN
INDIA:
(15 periods)
2.1 Medical, housing, water supply, educational, recreational
and family welfare
2.2 Labour welfare Programs by employers, labour
organizations, voluntary social service agencies
UNIT III: SOCIAL SECURITY:
(15 periods)
3.1 Meaning, definitions, objectives and scope
3.2 Components of Social Security
3.3 Social insurance and Social Assistance
3.4 New Economic Policy and Labour Welfare
UNIT IV: SOCIAL SECURITY LEGISLATIONS IN INDIA:
(15 periods)
4.1 Workers Compensation Act, 1923
4.2 The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948
4.3 The Employees Provident Fund Act, 1952
4.4 Maternity Benefit Act 1961
REFERENCES:
1)Tripathi & Gupta , Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, Sultan
Chand and Sons , New Delhi
2) Desai , SSM, Industrial Economy of India, Himalaya Publishing
House, Bombay
3)Bhogoliwala, T.N., Economics of Labour and Industrial Relations
4)Saxena, R.C., Labour Problems and Social Welfare
5)Mamoria, CB., Labour Problems and Social Welfare
6) Mamoria and Doshi, Labour Problems and Social Welfare
Semester - III
Principles of Co-operation(IDS) Paper I
Unit- I Introduction of Co-operation
1.1 Meaning, Definition and Features.
1.2 Origin of Co-operation
1.3 Principles of Co-operation
1.4 ICA – Manchester Co-operative Principles
(Periods 15)
Unit- II Co-operation as Form of Organization:
(Periods 15)
2.1 Capitalism: Merits and Demerits
2.2 Socialism: Merits and Demerits
2.3 Co-operation: A Golden Mean
2.4 Role of Co-operation in Mixed economy
Unit- III Role of State in Co-operation
3.1 Need for Legislation
3.2 Types and Form of State Aid
3.3 State Supervision and Co-operative Administration
(Periods 15)
Unit-IV Co-operative Audit
4.1 Definition, Meaning and Need
4.2 Objectives and Types of Co-operative Audit
4.3 Role of Auditor
4.4 Role of Registra
(Periods 15)
References:
1. Bedi R. D -Theory, History and Practice of Co-operation, Loyal Book Depot
Meerut
2. Hajela T N. -Principles, Problems and Practice of co-operation. Shivalal Agrawal
Publication, Agra- [Latest Edn]
3. R Salvaraju,- Co-operatives in new millennium- Vikas Publishing House, New
Delhi[2000]
4. Mathur B S, -co-operation in India Sahithya Bhavan Agra[ Latest Edn]
5 A Vaidyanathan Task Force Committee Report 2004
6. Dr. C. N. Sontakki,- Co-operative Development, Sheth Publication Mumbai[2000]
7. Mukhi H. R. -Co-operation in India and abroad , R. B. Publication.[2004]
8. Datta& Sundaram ,- Indian Economy, S. Chand and company, New
Delhi[2007]
9. NABARD: Annual Reports
Semester- IV
Co-operative Movement in India (IDS) Paper II
Unit- I Co-operative Credit
(Periods 15)
1.1 Need and Importance
1.2 Structure: Short and Medium term
1.3 Long term Co-operative credit
1.4 Restructuring of Co-operative Credit: Vaidyanathan Committee
Report 2004
Unit-II Co-operative Marketing
2.1 Need and Importance
2.2 Structure, Growth
2.3 Problems and Remedies
2.4 Role of NAFED
(Periods 15)
Unit-III Co-operative Processing
(Periods 15)
3.1 Role in Rural Development
3.2 Sugar Co-operatives: Development, Present Position, Problems and
Remedies
3.3 Dairy Co-operatives: Significance and Progress, Problems and
Remedies
3.4 Co-operative Processing and Women Empowerment
Unit-IV Institutional Support for Co-operatives
(Periods 15)
4.1 Role of NABARD
4.2 Role of SBI and Commercial Banks
4.3 National Co-operative Development Corporation ( NCDC)
4.4 National Co-operative Union of India (NCUI )
References:
1. Bedi R. D -Theory, History and Practice of Co-operation, Loyal Book Depot
Meerut
2. Hajela T N. -Principles, Problems and Practice of co-operation. Shivalal Agrawal
Publication, Agra- [Latest Edn]
3. R Salvaraju,- Co-operatives in new millennium- Vikas Publishing House, New
Delhi[2000]
4. Mathur B S, -co-operation in India Sahithya Bhavan Agra[ Latest Edn]
5 A Vaidyanathan Task Force Committee Report 2004
6. Dr. C. N. Sontakki,- Co-operative Development, Sheth Publication Mumbai[2000]
7. Mukhi H. R. -Co-operation in India and abroad , R. B. Publication.[2004]
8. Datta& Sundaram ,- Indian Economy, S. Chand and company, New
Delhi[2007]
9. NABARD: Annual Reports
Equivalence for B.A. Part-II (Economics)
Old Name
Paper-II
Macro Economics
New Name
Sem-III Paper-III
Macro Economics Part-I
Sem –IV Paper-V
Macro Economics Part-II
Paper-III
Sem-III Paper-IV
Economic History of
Indian Economy
Deveoped Countries
Sem-IV Paper-VI
Economy of Maharashtra
Labour Welfare (IDS) Sem-III
Labour Welfare Part-I
Paper -I
Sem-IV Paper-II
Labour Welfare Part-I
Paper-II
Co-operation (IDS)
Sem-III
Principles of Co-operation
(IDS) Paper-I
Sem-IV
Co-operative movement in
India (IDS) Paper-II