BIT 2nd Semester
Economics Board Question Paper 2080

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ECO 155-2080 ✡
Tribhuvan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2080
Bachelor Level/First Year/Second Semester/Science
Bachelors in Information Technology (ECO 155)
(Economics)
Full Marks:60 Pass Marks:24 Time:3 hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Section A
Long Answer Questions
Attempt any Two question.
[2x10=20]
1.

Define elasticity of supply. What are the various types of elasticity of supply? Explain with diagrams.

2.

Define production function. Discuss the various features of the Cobb-Douglas production function.

3.

What is a perfect competition market? How the price and output are determined under it in the short run?

Section B

Attempt any Eight questions

[8x5=40]
4.

What are the features of a mixed economy?

5.

Explain the concept of scarcity and choice in the decision-making process.

6.

Consider the following demand schedule.

CombinationABCDE
Income (Rs)02468
Demand (Units)2001601208040

i) Compute the income elasticity of demand at movement from B to C and C to B by the proportional method.
ii) Compute the income elasticity of demand midway between B and C and C and B.

7.

Define price consumption cure (PCC). Derive the price consumption curve for Giffen goods with the help of indifference curve approach.

8.

Consider the following cost schedule:

Output01234567
TVC05090120140175230310

a) At TFC=120, compute TC, AFC, AVC, and ATC.
b) Draw the graph of AFC, AVC, and ATC.

9.

Explain the various properties of the indifference curve.

10.

Show the relationship between AR and MR under the monopoly market with the help of a table and figure.

11.

Differentiate between expansionary fiscal policy and contractionary fiscal policy.

12.

From the following data, calculate the national income:

ParticularsRs.in million
Gross fixed capital formation300
Private final consumption expenditure900
Net Export-50
Subsidies50
Government final consumption expenditure150
Indirect taxes250
Change in stock50
Consumption of fixed capital50
Net factor income from abroad50