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MEC 101: Micro Economic Analysis
Course Code: MEC-101
Assignment Code: Asst /TMA /2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions.
1.a. A monopolist uses one input X, which she purchases at the fixed price p=5 in order to produce output q. Her demand and production functions are:
P=85-3q and q= 2x1/2 respectively.
Derive the equilibrium output and equilibrium profit.
b. “In real world, sometimes it is not possible to achieve optimum welfare.” Comment and discuss the obstacles in attaining Pareto optimum.
2.Given a Cobb-Douglas utility function
U (X, Y) = X1/2 Y1/2,
Where X and y are the two goods that a consumer consumes at per unit prices of Px and Py respectively. Assuming the income of the consumer to be ₹M, determine:
a.Marshallian demand function for goods X and Y.
b.Indirect utility function for such a consumer.
c.The maximum utility attained by the consumer where α =1/2, Px =₹ 2, Py = ₹ 8 and M= ₹ 4000.
d.Derive Roy’s identity.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3.a.) How is Cournot’s model of oligopoly different from Bertrand’s model of oligopoly? b.) Suppose the demand for a product is given by p=d (q)=−0.8q+150 and the supply for the same product is given by p=s(q)=5.2q
For both functions, q is the quantity and p is the price. Find out producer surplus and consumer surplus.
4.a.) Differentiate between Cooperative and non-cooperative game theory. b.) From the following pay-off matrix, determine:
(i)The optimal strategy for each individual.
(ii)Value of the game.
Player 2
Strategies I II III IV V
Player 1 I 9 3 1 8 0
II 6 5 4 6 7
III 2 4 3 3 8
IV 5 6 2 2 1
5.a.) Do you agree that by paying higher than the minimum wage, employers can retain skilled workers, increase productivity, or ensure loyalty? Comment on the statement in the light of efficiency wage model.
b.) There are two firms 1 and 2 in an industry, each producing output Q1 and Q2 respectively and facing the industry demand given by P=50-2Q, where P is the market price and Q represents the total industry output, that is Q= Q1 + Q2. Assume that the cost function is C = 10 + 2q. Solve for the Cournot equilibrium in such an industry.
6.a.) Do you think that a risk-averse individual gamble or will a risk lover purchase insurance? Explain your answer.
b)Radha has assets worth 10,000 rupees and is facing a loss of 3,600 with a probability of 0.002. She is indifferent between paying G rupees for insurance protection and assuming the risk of loss personally. She values total assets of amount w≥0 according to the utility function u (w) = w1/2. Determine G.
7.Write short notes on following:
a)Different types of price discrimination
b)Bilateral monopoly
c)Economies of Scale
d)Pooling and separating equilibrium
MEC-102: Macroeconomic Analysis
Course Code: MEC-102
Assignment Code: MEC-002/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1.Discuss how an economy achieves equilibrium in the IS-LM model. What do the points outside the IS curve signify? Highlight the factors that influence the IS and the LM curves.
2.Discuss the important features of new-classical macroeconomics. What are the major policy issues highlighted by new-classical economics?
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.
3.Specify a loss function and interpret it. What is meant by dynamic inconsistency?
4.Differentiate between adaptive expectations and rational expectations. Explain why the shape of the Phillips curve changes when we introduce expectations in our analysis.
5.Bring out the factors that lead to rigidity in wages and prices.
6.Describe the importance of public debt in an economy. Under what conditions is public debt not sustainable in an economy?
7.Write short notes on the following.
i)Inter-temporal utility maximization
ii)New-Keynesian macroeconomics
MEC-203: Quantitative Methods
Course Code: MEC-203
Asst. Code: MEC-203/TMA/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions.
Section A
1. a) Explain the necessary and sufficient conditions in case of unconstrained optimisation.
b)Consider a consumer who buys two goods, x and y with utility function u(x, y) = 2√x + y. The consumer's income is 20 and price of y is 4. Compute the optimal consumption bundle when the price of x is equal to 1 using constrained optimisation.
2.With respect to the applications of dynamic optimisation, explain the optimal rate of extraction of exhaustible resources by monopoly.
Section B
3. What is a discontinuous function? Discuss the two types of discontinuous functions along with their diagrams.
4. Explain the concept of a stationary point and inflexion point. Is a stationary point always a point of inflexion? Why or why not?
5.What do you understand by the term ‘joint distribution’ and ‘marginal distribution’? Discuss with the help of an example.
6.What is a sample? Explain with the help of an example. Discuss any two types of sampling techniques.
7) Write short notes on the following:
(i) One-tailed and two-tailed tests
(ii) One to one and onto functions
(iii) Hyperbola
(iv) Local minima
MEC-101: Microeconomic Analysis
Course Code: MEC-001
Assignment Code: MEC-001/2023-24
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions.
1.a. A monopolist uses one input X, which she purchases at the fixed price p=5 in order to produce output q. Her demand and production functions are:
P=85-3q and q= 2x1/2respectively.
Derive the equilibrium output and equilibrium profit.
b. “In real world, sometimes it is not possible to achieve optimum welfare.” Comment and discuss the obstacles in attaining Pareto optimum.
2.Given a Cobb-Douglas utility function
U (X, Y) = X1/2 Y1/2,
Where X and y are the two goods that a consumer consumes at per unit prices of Px and
Py respectively. Assuming the income of the consumer to be ₹M, determine:
a.Marshallian demand function for goods X and Y.
b.Indirect utility function for such a consumer.
c.The maximum utility attained by the consumer where α =1/2, Px =₹ 2, Py= ₹ 8 and M= ₹ 4000.
d.Derive Roy’s identity.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3.a.) How is Cournot’s model of oligopoly different from Bertrand’s model of oligopoly? b.) Suppose the demand for a product is given by p=d (q)=−0.8q+150 and the supply for the same product is given by p=s(q)=5.2q
For both functions, q is the quantity and p is the price. Find out producer surplus and consumer surplus.
4.a.) Differentiate between Cooperative and non-cooperative game theory. b.) From the following pay-off matrix, determine:
(i)The optimal strategy for each individual.
(ii)Value of the game.
Player 2
Strategies I II III IV V
Player 1 I 9 3 1 8 0
II 6 5 4 6 7
III 2 4 3 3 8
IV 5 6 2 2 1
5.a.) Do you agree that by paying higher than the minimum wage, employers can retain skilled workers, increase productivity, or ensure loyalty? Comment on the statement in the light of efficiency wage model.
b.) There are two firms 1 and 2 in an industry, each producing output Q1 and Q2 respectively and facing the industry demand given by P=50-2Q, where P is the market price and Q represents the total industry output, that is Q= Q1 + Q2. Assume that the cost function is C = 10 + 2q. Solve for the Cournot equilibrium in such an industry.
6.a.) Do you think that a risk-averse individual gamble or will a risk lover purchase insurance? Explain your answer.
b) Radha has assets worth 10,000 rupees and is facing a loss of 3,600 with a probability of 0.002. She is indifferent between paying G rupees for insurance protection and assuming the risk of loss personally. She values total assets of amount w≥0 according to the utility function u (w) = w1/2. Determine G.
7.Write short notes on following:
a)Different types of price discrimination
b)Bilateral monopoly
c)Economies of Scale
d)Pooling and separating equilibrium
MEC-002: Macroeconomic Analysis
Course Code: MEC-002
Assignment Code: MEC-002/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 300 words each). In the case of numerical questions word limits do not apply.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions.
1.What is meant by endogenous growth? What are its implications? Describe in brief a simple endogenous growth model.
2.Bring out the salient features of permanent income hypothesis. Why is this model important? What are the implications of the model?
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3.Distinguish between adaptive expectations and rational expectations. What is the impact of adaptive expectations on the Phillips Curve?
4.Critically examine the efficiency wage model.
5.Explain why fixed exchange rate is not effective in an open economy.
6.Explain how an economy attains equilibrium in the IS-Lm model.
7.Write short notes on the following.
i)Lucas Critique
ii)Real business cycle theory
MEC-103: Quantitative Methods
Course Code: MEC-103
Asst. Code: MEC-103 / TMA/2023-24
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions.
1) (i)What do you understand by the terms ‘test of significance’? Why do we need to test any distribution for significance? Explain the reasons.
ii)Discuss the concepts of confidence intervals and confidence limits with the help of an example.
(iii) Distinguish between one-tailed test and two-tailed test.
2) Consider the following case of constrained optimisation
U(x, y) = x2y and Px=2, P y=l. Total income, I=200.
where consumer’s utility (U) is dependent upon the two goods x and y. I is the total income of the consumer. The consumer spends all the income on spending over two goods x and y. Maximise the utility given the income constraint. Find out the optimal consumption bundle (x*, y*) and the maximum utility of the consumer.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3)Explain the properties of set operations with examples.
4)What is a discontinuous function? Discuss the two types of discontinuous functions along with their diagrams.
5)Explain the concept of a stationary point and inflexion point. Is a stationary point always a point of inflexion? Why or why not?
6)Define normal distribution. Discuss the two parameters which are integral to its definition.
7) Write short notes on the following:
(i) Local maxima
(ii) Mapping and function
(iii) Biases in the survey
(iv) Finite and infinite sets
MEC-004: Economics Of Growth And Development
Course Code: MEC-004
Asst. Code: MEC-004 / AST-1/2023-24
Answer all the questions. Each question in Section A carried 20 marks while that in Section B carries 12 marks.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions.
1)Examine the effect of population growth in the Solow model of economic growth. Discuss how the Solow model could be used to explain poverty traps in developing nations.
2)Describe the Mankiw-Romer-Weil extension to the neoclassical model to include human capital. Explain why diminishing returns to capital do not take place in the AK model.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3) Distinguish between economic growth and development. Briefly mention the main benefits that economic growth confers upon society.
4)Describe Pasinetti's theory of economic growth and distribution.
5)Describe the various approaches to the measurement of total factor productivity.
6)What are the main propositions of the Real Business Cycle model? Describe the basic structure of a prototype Real Business Cycle model.
7)Compare and contrast the Uzawa two-sector growth model with the Feldman model.
MEC-105: Indian Economic Policy
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-105
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 700 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each).
Section-A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1.“The question of Centre-State relations has become the focal point of discussion for a number of reasons”- Comment on this statement and point out the reasons for conflict between Centre and State.
2.“The pattern of structural change in the Indian economy has deviated from the development pattern of Western and South Asian economies.” Examine this statement.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3.What are the objectives of Monetary policy? Which instruments are used by the RBI to attain these objectives? How far the monetary policy has been effective to control the inflation?
4.Till 17th Contrary India was the largest GDP contributor worldwide. Give an account of reasons for disruption of the traditional Indian economy during British period.
5.Discuss the contribution being made by MSME sector to the Indian economy. Give an account of the policy measures initiated by the Central Government to meet the challenges being encountered by MSME sector.
6.State the features of changing nature of world trade? How far the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’ programmes are in tune with changing nature of world trade?
7.State the various dimensions of deterioration in the quality of employment in India. Also examine the policy implications of slowdown in women’s workforce participation rate.
MEC-205: Indian Economic Policy
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-205
Assignment Code: MEC-205/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 700 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each).
Section-A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1.“The question of Centre-State relations has become the focal point of discussion for a number of reasons”- Comment on this statement and point out the reasons for conflict between Centre and State.
2.“The pattern of structural change in the Indian economy has deviated from the development pattern of Western and South Asian economies.” Examine this statement.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3.What are the objectives of Monetary policy? Which instruments are used by the RBI to attain these objectives? How far the monetary policy has been effective to control the inflation?
4.Till 17th Contrary India was the largest GDP contributor worldwide. Give an account of reasons for disruption of the traditional Indian economy during British period.
5.Discuss the contribution being made by MSME sector to the Indian economy. Give an account of the policy measures initiated by the Central Government to meet the challenges being encountered by MSME sector.
6.State the features of changing nature of world trade? How far the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’ programmes are in tune with changing nature of world trade?
7.State the various dimensions of deterioration in the quality of employment in India. Also examine the policy implications of slowdown in women’s workforce participation rate.
MEC-006: Public Economics
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-006
Assignment Code: MEC-006/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 300 words each). In the case of numerical questions word limits do not apply.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each.
1.a) Define externalities. Briefly discuss the types of externalities.
b) How is inefficiency related to both the negative externalities as well as positive externalities?
Explain with the help of appropriate diagrams.
2.a) What do you understand by partial welfare improvements? Discuss.
b) Explain the Ramsey tax model in detail.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.
3.How is voting with feet relevant in context of provision of local public goods? Discuss.
4.Bring out the difference between Buchanan’s Contractual Theory and the Kolm’s theory of ‘liberal social contract.
5.Voting models attempt to translate individual preferences in terms of Public Choice. Explain how the majority voting works in this context.
6.Discuss the decision mechanism in terms of of policy agenda setting, information agenda setting and policy convergence.
7.Analyse the impact of internal public debt on the economy.
8. Write short notes on the following:
(i)Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem
(ii)Laffer Curve
(iii)Problem of free riding
MEC-106: Public Economics
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-106
Assignment Code: MEC-106/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 300 words each). In the case of numerical questions word limits do not apply.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each.
1.Define Externalities. Present a brief about types of externalities. Explain how internalisation of negative externalities could be a solution to externalities through the instruments of taxation and property rights.
2.a) Explain the scope of mechanism design relating it to implementation theory and game theory. b) Illustrate some applications of ‘mechanism design’ with an identification of their attendant problems.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3.Explain how by redistribution, a socially more desired welfare level can be attained by considering the Utility Possibility Frontier.
4.Outline how imperfect competition leads to welfare loss stating the policy options open to government to rectify the situation.
5.Describe the Nozick’s ‘entitlement theory’ and the theory of ‘justice in distribution’.
6.Discuss the public debt situation of India. Is there a way to finance the deficit in the government budget? How?
7. Write short notes on the following:
a.Multi-part Tarif
b.Public Goods
c.Median Voter Theorem
MEC-007: International Trade And Finance
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-007
Assignment Code: MEC-006/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 300 words each). In the case of numerical questions word limits do not apply.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each.
1)Critically discuss the Ricardian theory of Comparative Advantage. How is it different from Adam Smith’s theory of Absolute Advantage?
2)Explain the various concepts of terms of trade. Critically examine the behavior of terms of trade as explained by Prebisch
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3).Explain multilateral framework of international trade. Explain its main features.
4).What are the various forms of economic integration? How is trade diversion different from trade creation? Elucidate.
5).Describe the evolution of international monetary system. Examine the trends in the international monetary and financial systems.
6).Discuss the various instruments of trade protection. Differentiate between quotas and tariffs.
7).Critically examine the relative merits and demerits of the fixed and flexible exchange rates.
MEC-008: Economics Of Social Sector And Environment
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-008
Assignment Code: MEC-008/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 300 words each). In the case of numerical questions word limits do not apply.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each.
1)In the context of Market Failure, discuss the situation where it results in ‘non-optimality of competitive outcomes’.
2)Discuss the Faustmann model for maximisation of Present Value of net benefits.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.
3)Explain the flaws in the conventional system of national income accounts.
4)Can poverty result in ‘social conflict’? Explain.
5)Present a critique of the cost-benefit approach.
6)Bring out the impact of technological change on the cost of health services.
7)Write a note on the Transaction Costs Theory.
MEC-108: Economics Of Social Sector And Environment
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-108
Assignment Code: MEC-108/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. Each question carries 20 marks.
1)Describe the concept behind the Material Balance Model.
2)Discuss the implications of alternative sources of health financing for efficiency and equity.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.
3)Explain the nature of demand for educational services.
4)What is meant by the ‘supplier induced demand’ in the context of healthcare services? Discuss.
5)Explain the Hotelling condition for the optimal depletion of exhaustible resources.
6)Write a note on the ‘development of green indicators’.
7)What is ENRAP? In what respects does ENRAP differ from SEEA?
MEC-109: Research Methods In Economics
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MEC-109
Assignment Code: MEC-109/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions.
Section-A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. Each question carries 20 marks.
1.‘The inductive strategy begins with the collection of data from which generalization is made’- In the light of this statement formulate a research proposal indicating the various steps involved in research process.
2.Distinguish between Cluster sampling and Multi-stage sampling. In order to find out the incidence of Malnutrition among rural households in a given distinct, how would you collect the data by multi-stage sampling? Illustrate.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions. Each question carries 12 marks.
3.Suppose you want to study the behavior of sales of automobiles over a number of years and someone suggests you to try the following models:
yt= B0 + B1 t
yt= Ã 0 + Ã 1 t + Ã 2 t2
Where yt = sales at time t and t = time. The first model postulates that sales is a linear function of time, whereas the second model states that it is a quadratic function of time.
(a)Discuss the properties of these two models.
(b)How would you decide which model is appropriate between these two models?
(c)In what situation will the Quadric Model be useful.
4.Try to obtain data on automobile sales from any company in India over the past 20 years and examine which of the two models (Linear and Quadric) fits the data better?
5.What is Canonical Correlation Analysis? State the similarity and difference between multiple regression and canonical correlation.
6.What is action research? What are the advantages of strategy of action research over conventional research? Illustrate.
7.Write a short note on the following:
i.Traditional Method and Structural Equation Modeling.
ii.Input-output table
iii.Data generation
iv.Paradigm
MECE-001: ECONOMETRIC METHODS
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MECE-001
Asst. Code: MECE-001/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each, those in Section B carry 12 marks each.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. The word limits do not apply in case of numerical questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1. Consider the following data:
Y X
14 5
16 6
21 7
23 8
28 9
24 11
29 12
28 13
32 14
35 15
(a)Estimate the regression model: = + + , where u a stochastic error term with classical assumptions.
(b)Find out the percentage variation in Y that is explained by X.
2.Explain why an error term is added to the regression model. What assumptions are made about the error term? What are the implications of such assumptions? What will happen to the estimators of the parameters of the regression model, if these assumptions are violated?
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.
3.What is meant by autocorrelation? Explain one of the remedial measures for the problem of heteroscedasticity.
4.What is meant by identification problem in a simultaneous equation system? How do you decide whether an equation is identified?
5.What is meant by dummy variable model? Illustrate how dummy variable is used in logit model. How do you interpret the parameters of logit model?
6.Describe how a distributed lag model is specified and estimated.
7.Write short notes on the following:
(a)Best Linear Unbiased Estimator
(b)Reduced form of a Simultaneous Equation System
MECE-003: Actuarial Economics: Theory and Practice
Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MECE-003
Assignment Code: MECE-003/AST/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each.
1)How is pricing done in the case of Unit-Linked Insurance Contracts? Explain with particular reference to cases of (i) no guarantee and (ii) guaranteed benefit.
2)What is meant by Stochastic Claims Reserving? Discuss this in the contexts of (i) Chain-Ladder Models and (ii) Over-Dispersed Poisson Model.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.
3)What are Mean Reversion Models? How is this different from Mean Reversion Jumps Models?
4)Distinguish between ‘Stop-Loss Reinsurance’ and ‘Excess of Loss Reinsurance’.
5)Write a note on ‘Yield Curves’ with examples.
6)Discuss the concept of Maximum Domain of Attraction (MDA) with examples.
7)What are ‘non-catastrophic losses’? How is the ‘total loss amount’ in respect of such a loss determined?
MECE-004: Financial Institutions And Markets
Assignment
Course Code: MECE-004
Asst. Code: MECE-004 / AST-1/2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 300 words each). In the case of numerical questions word limits do not apply.
Section A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each. Each question carries 20 marks.
1)Describe the nature of the financial system in a modern economy giving the important types of constituent institutions, markets and instruments. Explain the concept of flow-of-funds in the financial markets
2)Discuss the Markowitz theory of efficient portfolio selection. How does the Capital Asset Pricing Theory (CAPM) theory build on it?
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.
3)Explain the Arbitrage Pricing Theory.
4)Explain the need for, and role of depository systems in secondary markets. Explain the concept of custodial services.
5)Give a theoretical model of central banking, bringing out the relationship between the monetary base and monetary aggregates. What are instruments of monetary policy used by central banks?
6)Compare the impact of monetary policy under fixed exchange rates with those under flexible exchange rates.
7)Discuss the concept of leverage for a firm. Discuss the important financial and leverage ratios used. Explain the Merton-Miller theorem.
MWG-011: Women In The Economy
Course Code: MWG 011
Assignment No.: MWG 011/AST/TMA-2023-24
Note: Answer all the questions.
MWG 011: Women in the Economy
Course Code: MWG 011
Assignment Code: MWG011/AST/TMA-2023-24
Note:Answer all the questions.
Section A
Attempt any one of the two questions in about 1500 words each. Each question carries 40 marks. Please write your answers in your own words. Assignments with plagiarized material will not be accepted. Watch the video or look at the pictures pasted below and make a note of the issues dealt in the question. Read up the same issues in the course material and explain them by giving examples from incidents happening around you.
1.Watch the following video at the given link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxsyDyyk_WI (Women, Housework and the Price of Invisible Labour) Discuss the issues that have been taken up in the video and relate them to the theoretical understanding given in your course material.
2. Look at the pictures below:
Discuss “women and work” by analyzing these pictures. Give examples in support of your arguments from both personal and professional life situations that affect women workers.
Section B
Attempt following questions in about 1000 words each.
a.Describe the inter-linkages between gender, migration and labour in both national and international contexts.
b.Explain the ‘Sectorization’ of women’s employments. Give suitable examples in support of your answer.
c.How has globlisation led to “Feminization of labour” especially in global south? Explain.
