Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-1st Year M.A Tamilnadu open university Economics Fiscal Economics - Question Paper

M.A. DEGREE exam
JUNE 2009.
(AY – 2005-06 batch onwards)
First Year
Economics
FiscAL ECONOMICS
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (3 x five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 ques..
1. elaborate the characteristics of ‘‘social good’’?

2. discuss zero base budgeting?

3. elaborate the merits and demerits of indirect taxes?

4. elaborate the objectives of fiscal policy?

5. Differentiate finance commission and planning
commission.

PART B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
6. Examine the role of public sector in a mixed
economy.

7. discuss Wagner’s legal regulations of public expenditure.

8. Examine the growth and composition of public debt
in India.

9. Examine the principles of Public Debt Management.

10. Critically evaluate center – state financial relations
in India.

11. Examine the fiscal sector reforms in India.

12. Examine the major sources of revenue of local
bodies.

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