• Introduction to Macroeconomics
Learning Objectives
Assessment of Prior Knowledge
Scope of Macroeconomics
Importance of Macroeconomics
Types of Macroeconomics
Variables of Macroeconomics
Difference between Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
Interdependence of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
Limitations of the Macroeconomics
Evolution of Macroeconomics
Summary
• National Income
Learning Objectives
Assessment of prior Knowledge
Concepts or Aggregates of National Income
Circular Flow of Income
Two Sector Model of Circular Flow of Income
Three Sector Model of Circular Flow of Income
Four Sector Model of Circular Flow of Income
Importance of National Income Analysis
Measurement of National Income
Difficulties in measurement of National Income
Some practical questions on National Income
Summary
• Consumption Function
Learning Objectives
Assessment of prior Knowledge
Properties of consumption function
Psychological law of consumption
Importance of Consumption Function
Theories of Consumption Function
Determinants of Consumption Function
Measures to raise the Propensity to Consume
Criticism of Propensity to consume
Summary
• Investment Function
Learning Objectives
Assessment of prior knowledge
Classification of Investment Expenditure
Types of Investment
Determinants of Induced Investment
Source of Autonomous Investment
Measures to Stimulate Private Investment
Factors affecting Investment
Importance of Investment
Summary
• Multiplier and Principles of Acceleration
Learning Objectives
Assessment of prior Knowledge
Dynamic Concept of Multiplier
Movements of the Multiplier
Forward action of the multiplier
Backward action of the multiplier
Leakages of Multiplier
Importance of Multiplier
Limitations of Multiplier
Concept of Accelerator
Working of Accelerator
Criticisms of Acceleration Principle
Summary
• Classical & Keynesian Theory of Income and Employment,Income Determination in Closed Economy
Learning Objectives
Assessment of prior Knowledge
Determination of Equilibrium level of Income and Employment under Classical Theory
Determination of Income and Employment when there is no saving and Investment
Determination of Income and Employment in an Economy with Saving and Investment
Determination of Income and Employment. Role of Money and Prices
Criticism of Classical Theory
Keynesian Theory of Income and Employment
Equilibrium GDP Determination
Significance of Keynesian Theory of Income and Employment
Criticism of Keynesian Theory of Income and Employment
Income determination in a Closed Economy
Summary
• Inflation concept and Theories
Learning Objectives
Assessment of prior Knowledge
Types of Inflation
Causes of Inflation
Effects of Inflation
Theories of Inflation
Measurement of Inflation
Remedial Measures of Inflation
Summary
• Business Cycle
Learning Objectives
Assessment of prior Knowledge
Features of Business Cycles
Phases of a Business Cycle
Causes of Business Cycles
Effects of Business Cycles
Theories of Business Cycle
Measures to Control Business Cycles
Summary