M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
Economics and Applied Economics
Paper V INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS

2 10335-A
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 60
SECTION — A
Answer any FOUR questions. 5 20 Marks)
Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Industrialization and economic growth.
2. The choice of Organizational Firm.
3. Market structure and profitability.
4. Determinants of Innovation Activities.
5. Explain about Vertical Integration and Merger.
6. Objectives and motives of diversification.
7. Aspects of Rationalization.
8. Measurement and Tools of Productivity.
SECTION — B
Answer ALL questions. 10 40 Marks)
Each question carries 10 marks.
9. Examine the objectives of Industrialization on the growth process of
developing countries like India.
Or
Briefly evaluate the Measures of size and factors determining the optimum
size in the Organizational Firm.

10. Write about the concept of profitability, with reference to its measurements
and determinants.
Or
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of small scale production and
write its relevance in the context of developing countries.
11. Briefly outline about the factors involved in Price Policy and different Pricing
Methods.
Or
Discuss about the different issues involved in the diversification process of
Industrialization.
12. Analyze the factors influencing Industrial productivity and examine the role
of productivity moment in India.
Or
Explain the different issues relating to rationalization of Industries in India.
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