9302 Bs
9302 Bs
(Department of Economics)
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Course: Principles of Macroeconomics (9302) Semester: Autumn, 2024
Level: BS Economics
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B.Ed, MA/MSc, MEd, ODL Mode)
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question, the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
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question.
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Q.2 a) Define the concept of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and why it is
considered as an important measure in economics? (10)
b) Differentiate between nominal GDP and real GDP with example because it is
important to differentiate between them. (10)
Q.3 Discuss the impacts of government policies such as minimum wage laws and labor
regulations on the equilibrium in the labor market and the economy as whole. (20)
Q.4 Explain the role of financial intermediaries like banks and investments firms in the
financial markets. (20)
Q.5 Discuss how do changes in reserve requirements and discount rate influence money
supply and economic conditions in any economy? (20)
Q.1 Discuss the contribution of the law of one price to the theory of PPP. (20)
Q.2 a) Discuss the factors which can shift the aggregate demand curve to the right
and left. (10)
b) Discuss the main assumptions and conclusions regarding the aggregate
demand in each school of thought. (10)
Q.3 Explain the effects of contractionary fiscal policy on inflation and level of output in
country like Pakistan. (20)
Q.4 Define the Phillips curve. Does the Phillips curve relationship hold for Pakistan
data? Explain. (20)
Q.5 Explain how the efficiency wage theory relates to worker incentives, effort, and
overall job performance? (20)