Macro Economics

Paper Code: 
24CFSG203
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will be enabled to comprehend macroeconomic concepts, analyze Keynesian theory, understand investment dynamics, explore inflation, trade cycles, and national income measurement methods.

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24CFSG 203

 

Macro Economics

(Theory)

CO43:Analyse and  examine macroeconomics and the concept of the circular flow of income

CO44: Evaluate the theories of Income and Employment.

CO45: Appraise the working of multiplier and accelerator for income propagation

CO46: Analyse the factors affecting inflation and movement in the trade cycle

CO47: Assess the components of national income and methods of calculating National Income

CO48: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, discussions, Tutorials, PowerPoint presentations.    

 Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments,  Seminar presentation.

Class participation, Quiz, assignments, and presentations,

 C A Test, Semester End Exams.

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

 Concepts, Scope, Types of Macro Economics-Macro Static, Macro Dynamic and Comparative Static
 Indicators of Economic Growth
 Difference between growth and Development
 Circular Flow of Income in two sectors, three sector, and four sector economy
 Practical: Analyze and discuss local economic indicators to understand growth trends

12.00
Unit II: 
Classical and Keynesian Theory of Income and Employment

 Classical Theory – Determination of Full employment output, Say’s Law of Market
 Keynesian Theory: Effective demand, determination of effective demand and equilibrium.
 Difference between Classical and Keynesian theory.
 Psychological Law of Consumption
 Practical: Discuss how government spending affects jobs in real-life examples.

12.00
Unit III: 
Investment and Multiplier

 Meaning of Investment, Marginal efficiency of capital,
 Marginal Efficiency of Capital and Investment demand curve,
 Marginal Efficiency of Capital and rate of interest, factors affecting marginal efficiency of capital.
 Multiplier: Concept, working of Multiplier & Leakages of Multiplier. Meaning of Accelerator, Difference between Multiplier and Accelerator
 Practical: Presentation on the impact of a recent investment project on local employment.

12.00
Unit IV: 
Inflation and Trade Cycle

 Inflation: Introduction, Meaning, Types of Inflation, Inflationary Gap, Demand- Pull and Cost –Push Inflation, Effects, Causes and Control of Inflation.
 Trade Cycle: Different Stages of Trade cycle
 Practical: Analyze recent inflation data and its effects on consumer behavior

12.00
Unit V: 
National Income

 Defination of National Income, Components of National Income
 Methods of Measuring National Income
 Importance of National Income
 Difficulties in Measuring National Income
 Practical: Power Point presentation on components of National Income

Essential Readings: 

• M.L. Seth ,Macro Economic Theory, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal, Agra
• M.C. Vaish ,Macro economic Theory –,WishwaPrakashan, New Delhi
• H.L.Ahuja, Macro Economic Theory, , S.Chand& Sons Publication, Delhi
• T. R Jain, B.D Majhi, KartikArora ,Macroeconomics, VK Publications, New Delhi
• T. R Jain, O. P Khana, Macroeconomics Analysis and Policy, VK Publications, New Delhi
• Macro Economic theory - M.L. Seth, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal, Agra
• Macro economic Theory – M.C. Vaish,Wishwa Prakashan, New Delhi

References: 

Suggested Readings:

• Dipsey R.G and Cheystal, Principles of Economy, Oxford university Press
• Edward Shapiro ,Macro Economic Analysis , Galgotia Publication, Delhi
• Mithani. D.M, Money,Banking,International Trade and Public Finance., Himalayan Publication, New Delhi
• Mankiw, N. Gregory. Macro Economics. Macmillan.
• Oliver, Blanchard. Macro Economics, Pearson Education, LPE.
E-Content:
https://www.expresslibrary.mheducation.com/bookshelf
https://m.rbi.org.in/scripts/Publications.aspx
• National Digital Library
• World Ebook Library
https://www.pdfdrive.com/macroeconomics-e158130218.html
https://www.pdfdrive.com/intermediate-macroeconomics-books.html
https://www.pdfdrive.com/principles-of-macroeconomics-e18719078.html

Reference Journals:
• Yojana,A development Monthly, Government of India Publication
• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Scientific and Academic Publishing

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