Introduction to Micro - Economics
Introduction-Economics: Meaning-Economics: Its Nature-Scope of Economics-Basic Concepts in Economics-Economics: Its Methods, Facts, Theories, and Laws-Economics: Its Sub Divisions-Economics: Its Types-Basic Economic Problems-Production Possibility Curve-Conclusion
Consumption Analysis
Introduction-Human Wants-Characteristics of Human Wants-Classification of Goods-Cardinal Utility Analysis-The Law of Equi-Marginal Utility-Consumer’s Surplus-Law of Demand-Elasticity of Demand-Ordinal Analysis (or) Ordinal Utility Approach (or) Hicks and Allen Approach (or) Indifference Curve Analysis-An Indifference Curve-An Indifference Map-Diminishing Marginal Rate of Substitution-Properties of the Indifference Curves-Price line or Budget line-Consumer Equilibrium-Conclusion
Production Analysis
Introduction-Features of the Factors of Production-Production Function-Law of Variable Proportions-Laws of Returns to Scale-Economies of Scale-Diseconomies of Scale-ISO-Quants-The ISO-Cost Line-Producer’s Equilibrium-Cobb-Douglas Production Function-Law of Supply-Conclusion
Cost and Revenue Analysis
Introduction-Cost Analysis-Cost Concepts-Short Run Cost Curves-Long Run Cost Curve-Revenue Analysis-Conclusion
Market Structure and Pricing
Introduction-Meaning of Market-Classification of Markets-Equilibrium Conditions for a Firm-Perfect Competition-Imperfect Competition-Monopoly-Monopolistic Competition-Duopoly-Oligopoly
Distribution Analysis
Introduction-Meaning of Distribution-Kinds of Distribution of Income-Marginal Productivity Theory of Distribution-Rent-Wages-Theories of Wages-Interest-Theories of Interest-Profit-Theories of Profit-Conclusion
Indian Economy
Meaning of Growth and Development-Indian Economy-Features of Indian Economy-Natural Resources-Infrastructure-Economic Infrastructure-Social Infrastructure-Contributions of Indian Economic Thinkers-Conclusion
Indian Economy Before and After Independence
Introduction-Indian Economy During the British Period-The Land Tenure Systems in India-Process of Industrial Transition and Colonial Capitalism-Problems of British Rule-Important Industrial Policies Prior to 1991-Green Revolution-Large Scale Industries-Small Scale Industries-Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)-Public Sector and Private Sector Banks-Nationalisation of Banks-Performance of India’s Five Year Plans-Development Indicators-Conclusion
Development Experiences in India
Introduction-Meaning of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG)-Arguments in Favour of LPG-Arguments against LPG-Industrial Sector Reforms-Impact of LPG on Agricultural Sector Reforms-Trade Reforms-Fiscal Reforms-Monetary and Financial Sector Reforms-Conclusion
Rural Economics
Introduction-Features of Rural Economy-Meaning of Rural Development-Need for Rural Development-Problems of Rural Economy-Rural Poverty-Rural Unemployment-Rural Industries-Rural Indebtedness-Rural Health, Nutrition and Sanitation-Rural Infrastructure-Requirements for Rural Development-Conclusion
Tamil Nadu Economy
Introduction-Highlights of Tamil Nadu-Economy-Performance of Tamil Nadu-Economy-Natural Resource-Population-Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)-Agriculture-Industry-Energy-Services-Tourism
Mathematical Methods for Economics
Introduction-Functions-Matrices-Differential Calculus-Integral Calculus-Information and Communication Technology (ICT)