nehu-economics.info Pre-PhD Question Papers : North-Eastern Hill University
Name of the Organisation : Department Of Economics,North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Degree : Pre-PhD Question Papers
Subject : Research Methodology in Economics
Year : 2013
Document Type : Model & Past Question Papers
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Pre-PhD Question Papers :
Research Methodology in Economics :
Full Marks: 75 ;
Time: 3 Hours
** The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions Answer five questions, selecting at least one from each Credit
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CREDIT-I :
1. (a) Distinguish between Sampling and Census in terms of their advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Give a brief outline of design of sample survey. 6+9
2. (a) Describe various techniques of choosing samples for empirical research. 8
(b) Describe in detail how to write report of an empirical research. 7
CREDIT- II :
3. (a) Describe some prominent positive measures of inequality. What properties should a measure of inequality possess? 15
4. Write short notes on (any two) 7.5 *2
(a) Normative measure of inequality.
(b) Hypothesis and testing of Hypothesis.
(c) Co-integration.
(d) Generalised least square.
CREDIT- III :
5. (a) Define autocorrelation. Show that the application of OLS for estimating the parameters in case of autocorrelated disturbance term yields inefficient estimates. 10
(b) Describe, how to detect the presence of autocorrelation. 5
6. (a) Define stationarity of a time series process. What do you mean by random walk and integrated series? Describe the consequence of non-stationarity. 9
(b) Describe how to test the stationarity of a time series process. 6
CREDIT-IV :
7. Give an account of Adam Smith’s contribution to the Classical Economic Theory. 15
8. Elucidate Thorstein Veblen’s theories of ‘leisure class’ and ‘business enterprise’. 15
Contemporary Economic Issues :
Answer any five questions :
1.With the help of evolving theory of economic development and practice, examine the issue of Rural Non-Farm Employment(RNFE) in developing countries. 15
2. Take any issue of your choice such as equity, gender, sustainable development, income, capability expansion, globalization, inclusive development etc.; link it up with RNFE and write a research review on the same. 15
3. Explain the genesis and continuity of the informal sector in the urban space of the developing countries based on various development theories. 15
4. Choose any topic of your choice such as migration, child labour, skill development, poverty, waste management, globalization, linkages, finance etc.; link it up with urban informal sector and examine the whole as a contemporary research issue in economics of development. 15
5. Why does the need for private participation arise in infrastructure sector? Discuss at least four PPP models that have been commonly used in different countries of the world. 15
6. Critically discuss the problem of infrastructure in North East India and suggest measures to overcome it. 15
7. What is market failure? Discuss how will you model market failure for environmental goods. 15
8. Critically examine how proper assignment of property rights provides an efficient solution to environmental problems. 15
Recent Advances in Economic Theory :
Q.1. Explain Samuelson’s pure theory of public expenditure and show how he poses the problem in general equilibrium terms. (15)
Q.2. What does Tiebout mean by ‘Optimum Community Size’? How does Tiebout’s model explain residential location pattern? (15)
Q.3. How does the ‘Rational Voter’ decide to vote on any issue which proposes to change the amount of public goods supplied by the government? (15)
Q.4.What are interjurisdictional externalities? What problems do their existence create for the local governments in providing an optimal amount of local public goods? (15)
Q.5. What do you understand by “feminist theory”? In this context, briefly discuss the cultural and social macro structural theories. (15)
Q.6. Provide a historical account of Visa and Master Card as a form of duopoly in the credit card market. (15)
Q.7. What is cooperative oligopoly? How does it work in the international market? (15)
Q.8. Are Indian domestic airlines a form of oligopoly? Give a brief account of the Indian domestic airlines since its inception. ` (15)