I want the syllabus of distance learning BA Economics of Kannur University so can you please provide me?

Kannur University was established in 1996 after the passing of Act No. 22 of 1996 of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The University is approved by UGC.

Kannur University Distance learning BA Economics syllabus

Total Credits Of Common Courses : 38
Total Credits Of Core Courses : 62
Total Credits Of Complementary Courses : 16
Total credits of open courses :
Total Credits Of BA Programme : 120

Core Courses

• Micro Economic Analysis
• Macro Economic Analysis
• Methodology Of Social Sciences With Special Reference To
Economics
• International Economic
• Basic Tools For Economic Analysis
• Banking And Financial Markets
• Development Issues Of Indian Economy
• Public Finance
• Informatics In Economics
• Environmental Economics

Complementary Courses

( Economics / non- economics faculty )
• Political Science
• Freedom Struggle And National Reconstruction In
Modern India
• Introductory Economics ( For Non - Economics Faculty Only)

Open Courses

( Open courses are listed during the third year of the BA Programme . Students have
the freedom to select any one of the open Courses)
• Kerala Economy
• Economics of Travel and Tourism
• Economics of Insurance
• Health Economics
• Energy Economics

Kannur University Distance learning BA Economics syllabus
MACRO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
COURSE CODE: SDE 2 B02 ECO
YEA: II
Introduction
Macro Economics has assumed such a great significance in recent times that a prior
understanding of theoretical structure is considered essential for the proper comprehension
Of different issues and policies. It enables the students to understand systematic facts and latest
theoretical development for empirical analysis.
Objectives
To train students in basic macro economic concepts and theories in order to enable them to
understand the working of the economy at the aggregate level. It will also assist them to develop
suitable solutions for practical policy purpose which are very much expected by the society.
Learning outcome
This course in Macro Economics in expected to develop skill in economic reasoning ,By
the time, students complete this course , they will learn most of the issues and their suggested
solution related to unemployment , poverty, in equality, stock market bubbles, interest and
foreign exange fluctuations etc…
Module I : Introduction
Definition – Distinction between microeconomics and macro economics development of
Macro economics -variables – national income circulation –partial and general equilibrium
analysis – importance & limitation of macro economics.
Module II : Theories of output & employment
Classical theory – product market , labour market, money market equilibrium – Says Law –
Quantity theory of money and Restatment – full employment equilibrium Keynesian theory –
aggregate supply and aggregate demand – underemployment equilibrium post – Keynesian
income determination – IS – LM analysis – Integration of real sector with monetary sector.
Module III : Theories of Consumption
Theories of consumption – (absolute Income , relative Income permanent Income and life
cycle hypothesis) – implication and propositions of consumption function – subjective and
objective factors determining consumption – investment multiplier ( balanced Budget and
foreign trade multipliers).
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Module IV : Theories of Investment
Definition of Investment – Types of Investment - Keynesian theory of investment – MEC ,
rate of Interest – NPV –Post Keynesian theory of Investment (Acceleration principle , Profit
theory)
Module V : Theory of Inflation and Growth
Definition of Inflation – Types of Inflation – Demand – pull Inflation , Cost - push
Inflation, Mark – up Inflation – Effects of Inflation – Philips curve – Short- run and long –run
Philips curve
Growth concepts – difference between growth and development - factors determining
growth . Harrod – Domar growth model – classical Theory of Growth by Solow –Kaldor’s
theory of distribution Joan Robinson’s golden rule of capital accumulation.
Module VI : Theory of Business cycle
Concept of Business cycle – Four phases of Bisiness cycle – Theories Marxian theory of
economic instability – Hawtrey’s monetary approach – Von Hayek’s approach – Schumpeter’s
Innovation Thoery –Kaldor’s Savings – Investment approach – Hicks Accelerator – Multiplier
Interaction - Sam uelson’s Acceleration approach to the theory of Business cycle – Measures to
control Business cycle .
Module VII : Stabilisation policy
Monetary policy – objectives and instruments – Fiscal policy – objectives and Instruments.
Module VIII : The New Classical Macro Economics
New classical Macro economics – Market clearing Equilibrium – Rational Expectation
Hypothesis – Aggregate supply curves – Policy implications of New Classical Macro economics
– Main feature of supply side Economics.
References
1. Hess and Ross , Macro Economics , west publishing company
2. Michael Edgmand , Macro Economic theory and practice, Prentice Hall Inc.
3. Shapiro E Macro economic Analysis Gol gotha publications private Ltd.
4. Lavacic & Reblman Macro Economics
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5. Michael parkins, Modern Macro economics , Philip Allan publisher’s Ltd
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6. G.Ackley – Macro Economic theory and policy
7. Rana & varma – Macro Economics
8. Amartysen , Growth Economics, Penguin Education
9. M.C.Vaish – Macro Economic Theory , Wiley Eastern Ltd.

Contact Address

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Thavakkara Civil Station P.O.

Kannur, Kerala 670002

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