Syllabus for

Academic Year  (2024)

This course emphasizes both the theoretical and the practical aspects of statistical analysis, focusing on techniques for estimating statistical models of various kinds. The goal is to help you develop a solid theoretical background in statistics, and the ability to implement the techniques and critique empirical studies in social sciences.

CO1: Explain what is meant by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

CO2: Understand the characteristics, uses advantages, and disadvantages of each measure of central tendency and measure of dispersion.

CO3: Describe the classical, empirical, and subjective approaches to probability.

CO4: Describe the five-step hypothesis testing.

CO5: Calculate and interpret the coefficient of correlation, the coefficient of determination and the standard error of the estimate.

Mean, median and mode - Geometric and Harmonic Means-Measures of Dispersion: Range, interquartile range and quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation and Lorenz curve Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis-Partition Values-Quartiles- Deciles- Percentiles.

Mean, median and mode - Geometric and Harmonic Means-Measures of Dispersion: Range, interquartile range and quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation and Lorenz curve Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis-Partition Values-Quartiles- Deciles- Percentiles.

Mean, median and mode - Geometric and Harmonic Means-Measures of Dispersion: Range, interquartile range and quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation and Lorenz curve Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis-Partition Values-Quartiles- Deciles- Percentiles.

Index Numbers: meaning and importance – problems in the construction of index numbers – Types of index numbers: price index – quantity index – value index – construction of price index numbers: unweighted and weighted indices – construction of quantity and value indices - tests of adequacy of index number formulae – deflating; Consumer Price Index Number: meaning and uses – problems in the construction of cost of living index number – methods of constructing cost of living index: aggregate expenditure and family budget methods – limitations of index numbers.

Index Numbers: meaning and importance – problems in the construction of index numbers – Types of index numbers: price index – quantity index – value index – construction of price index numbers: unweighted and weighted indices – construction of quantity and value indices - tests of adequacy of index number formulae – deflating; Consumer Price Index Number: meaning and uses – problems in the construction of cost of living index number – methods of constructing cost of living index: aggregate expenditure and family budget methods – limitations of index numbers.

Index Numbers: meaning and importance – problems in the construction of index numbers – Types of index numbers: price index – quantity index – value index – construction of price index numbers: unweighted and weighted indices – construction of quantity and value indices - tests of adequacy of index number formulae – deflating; Consumer Price Index Number: meaning and uses – problems in the construction of cost of living index number – methods of constructing cost of living index: aggregate expenditure and family budget methods – limitations of index numbers.

Meaning- Set theory- Permutations and Combinations- Theorems of probability- Rules of Addition- Rules of Multiplication-Probability distribution- Random Variables- Discrete Random Variable- Continuous Random Variable- Binomial -Poisson and Normal distribution.

Meaning- Set theory- Permutations and Combinations- Theorems of probability- Rules of Addition- Rules of Multiplication-Probability distribution- Random Variables- Discrete Random Variable- Continuous Random Variable- Binomial -Poisson and Normal distribution.

Meaning- Set theory- Permutations and Combinations- Theorems of probability- Rules of Addition- Rules of Multiplication-Probability distribution- Random Variables- Discrete Random Variable- Continuous Random Variable- Binomial -Poisson and Normal distribution.

Meaning - Types of correlation - Methods of studying correlation: Scatter diagram method, Graphic method, Karl Pearson’s co-efficient of correlation, Rank method, Concurrent deviation method–The Coefficient of Determination- Partial correlation.

Meaning - Types of correlation - Methods of studying correlation: Scatter diagram method, Graphic method, Karl Pearson’s co-efficient of correlation, Rank method, Concurrent deviation method–The Coefficient of Determination- Partial correlation.

Meaning - Types of correlation - Methods of studying correlation: Scatter diagram method, Graphic method, Karl Pearson’s co-efficient of correlation, Rank method, Concurrent deviation method–The Coefficient of Determination- Partial correlation.

Hypothesis-Null and Alternative Hypothesis- Hypothesis Testing (P-value approach and critical value approach)-Errors in testing of Hypothesis- Type I and Type II errors; power of a test-One-Tailed and Two-Tailed Tests of Significance- t Test- Z Test-Chi Square test.

Hypothesis-Null and Alternative Hypothesis- Hypothesis Testing (P-value approach and critical value approach)-Errors in testing of Hypothesis- Type I and Type II errors; power of a test-One-Tailed and Two-Tailed Tests of Significance- t Test- Z Test-Chi Square test.

Hypothesis-Null and Alternative Hypothesis- Hypothesis Testing (P-value approach and critical value approach)-Errors in testing of Hypothesis- Type I and Type II errors; power of a test-One-Tailed and Two-Tailed Tests of Significance- t Test- Z Test-Chi Square test.

The nature, scope and significance of public economics –Public vs Private Finance- Principle of Maximum Social advantage: Approaches and Limitations- Functions of Government - Economic functions -allocation, distribution and stabilization; Regulatory functions of the Government and its economic significance

The nature, scope and significance of public economics –Public vs Private Finance- Principle of Maximum Social advantage: Approaches and Limitations- Functions of Government - Economic functions -allocation, distribution and stabilization; Regulatory functions of the Government and its economic significance

The nature, scope and significance of public economics –Public vs Private Finance- Principle of Maximum Social advantage: Approaches and Limitations- Functions of Government - Economic functions -allocation, distribution and stabilization; Regulatory functions of the Government and its economic significance

The nature, scope and significance of public economics –Public vs Private Finance- Principle of Maximum Social advantage: Approaches and Limitations- Functions of Government - Economic functions -allocation, distribution and stabilization; Regulatory functions of the Government and its economic significance

Concept of public goods-characteristics of public goods, national vs. local public goods; determination of provision of public good; Externality- concept of social versus private costs and benefits, merit goods, club goods; Provision versus production of public goods - Market failure and public Provision

Concept of public goods-characteristics of public goods, national vs. local public goods; determination of provision of public good; Externality- concept of social versus private costs and benefits, merit goods, club goods; Provision versus production of public goods - Market failure and public Provision

Concept of public goods-characteristics of public goods, national vs. local public goods; determination of provision of public good; Externality- concept of social versus private costs and benefits, merit goods, club goods; Provision versus production of public goods - Market failure and public Provision

Concept of public goods-characteristics of public goods, national vs. local public goods; determination of provision of public good; Externality- concept of social versus private costs and benefits, merit goods, club goods; Provision versus production of public goods - Market failure and public Provision

Structure and growth of public expenditure; Wagner’s Law of increasing state activities; Wiseman-Peacock hypothesis;  Trends of Public expenditure

Structure and growth of public expenditure; Wagner’s Law of increasing state activities; Wiseman-Peacock hypothesis;  Trends of Public expenditure

Structure and growth of public expenditure; Wagner’s Law of increasing state activities; Wiseman-Peacock hypothesis;  Trends of Public expenditure

Structure and growth of public expenditure; Wagner’s Law of increasing state activities; Wiseman-Peacock hypothesis;  Trends of Public expenditure

Concept of tax, types, canons of taxation-Incidence of taxes; Taxable capacity; Approaches to the principle of Equity in taxation -Ability to Pay principle, Benefit Approach; Sources of Public Revenue;  Goods and Services Tax.

Concept of tax, types, canons of taxation-Incidence of taxes; Taxable capacity; Approaches to the principle of Equity in taxation -Ability to Pay principle, Benefit Approach; Sources of Public Revenue;  Goods and Services Tax.

Concept of tax, types, canons of taxation-Incidence of taxes; Taxable capacity; Approaches to the principle of Equity in taxation -Ability to Pay principle, Benefit Approach; Sources of Public Revenue;  Goods and Services Tax.

Concept of tax, types, canons of taxation-Incidence of taxes; Taxable capacity; Approaches to the principle of Equity in taxation -Ability to Pay principle, Benefit Approach; Sources of Public Revenue;  Goods and Services Tax.

Different approaches to public debt; concepts of public debt; sources and effects of public debt; Methods of debt redemption- Growth of public debt in India. 

Different approaches to public debt; concepts of public debt; sources and effects of public debt; Methods of debt redemption- Growth of public debt in India. 

Different approaches to public debt; concepts of public debt; sources and effects of public debt; Methods of debt redemption- Growth of public debt in India. 

Different approaches to public debt; concepts of public debt; sources and effects of public debt; Methods of debt redemption- Growth of public debt in India. 

Government budget and its structure – Receipts and   expenditure - concepts of current and capital account, balanced, surplus, and deficit budgets, concepts of deficit , functional classification of budget- Budget, government policy and its impact

Government budget and its structure – Receipts and   expenditure - concepts of current and capital account, balanced, surplus, and deficit budgets, concepts of deficit , functional classification of budget- Budget, government policy and its impact

Government budget and its structure – Receipts and   expenditure - concepts of current and capital account, balanced, surplus, and deficit budgets, concepts of deficit , functional classification of budget- Budget, government policy and its impact

Government budget and its structure – Receipts and   expenditure - concepts of current and capital account, balanced, surplus, and deficit budgets, concepts of deficit , functional classification of budget- Budget, government policy and its impact

Federal Finance: Different layers of the government; Inter governmental Transfer; horizontal vs. vertical equity; Principle of federal finance; Finance Commission.

Federal Finance: Different layers of the government; Inter governmental Transfer; horizontal vs. vertical equity; Principle of federal finance; Finance Commission.

Federal Finance: Different layers of the government; Inter governmental Transfer; horizontal vs. vertical equity; Principle of federal finance; Finance Commission.

Federal Finance: Different layers of the government; Inter governmental Transfer; horizontal vs. vertical equity; Principle of federal finance; Finance Commission.

2. David Hyman: Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy (11th Edition)

3. R.K.Lekhi &  Joginder Singh (2021) , Public Finance.Kalyani

Publishers.

4.  Das, S. (2017). Some concepts regarding the goods and services tax. Economic and Political Weekly, 52(9).

5. Government of India. (2017). GST - Concept and status - as on 3rd June, 2017. Central Board of Excise and Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance

CIA II: 50 Marks (Mid-semester Examination)

CIA III: 20 Marks

End Semester Examination      : 100 Marks

This course gives students a working knowledge of static and dynamic optimization techniques applied in economics. Topics include classical optimization, comparative statics, non-linear programming, differential equations, and optimal control. All techniques introduced are illustrated with mainstream applications such as consumer theory and the neoclassical theory of optimal growth.

Introduction-The changing scenario in economic science - Advantages and Disadvantages of using mathematics in economics.

Functions- Meaning - Distinction between a relation and a function - Functional notations: general, exact and specific forms - Explicit and Implicit forms - Inverse from - Types of functions: Linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential and logarithmic functions - Their simple uses in Economics- Market equilibrium: - Effects of taxes and subsidy on equilibrium price and quantity - Simple macro model (Keynesian macro equilibrium model).

Introduction-The changing scenario in economic science - Advantages and Disadvantages of using mathematics in economics.

Functions- Meaning - Distinction between a relation and a function - Functional notations: general, exact and specific forms - Explicit and Implicit forms - Inverse from - Types of functions: Linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential and logarithmic functions - Their simple uses in Economics- Market equilibrium: - Effects of taxes and subsidy on equilibrium price and quantity - Simple macro model (Keynesian macro equilibrium model).

Introduction-The changing scenario in economic science - Advantages and Disadvantages of using mathematics in economics.

Functions- Meaning - Distinction between a relation and a function - Functional notations: general, exact and specific forms - Explicit and Implicit forms - Inverse from - Types of functions: Linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential and logarithmic functions - Their simple uses in Economics- Market equilibrium: - Effects of taxes and subsidy on equilibrium price and quantity - Simple macro model (Keynesian macro equilibrium model).

Meaning - Types of matrices - Elementary operations on matrices - Inverse matrix - Methods of solving simultaneous equations using matrices - Determinants and their uses in solving simultaneous equations - Crammer's rule, Input-output analysis.

Meaning - Types of matrices - Elementary operations on matrices - Inverse matrix - Methods of solving simultaneous equations using matrices - Determinants and their uses in solving simultaneous equations - Crammer's rule, Input-output analysis.

Meaning - Types of matrices - Elementary operations on matrices - Inverse matrix - Methods of solving simultaneous equations using matrices - Determinants and their uses in solving simultaneous equations - Crammer's rule, Input-output analysis.

Meaning - Simple derivative rules (one independent variable) - Application of derivatives in Economics. Partial Derivatives (Two independent variables) - Rules - Uses of partial derivatives in economics, Elasticity - Definition - Elasticity theorems - Methods of measuring elasticity- Applications of elasticity in Economics: Price elasticity - Substitutes and complements - Income elasticity - Engel's Law - Cost elasticity, Cobb-Douglas production functions-properties, returns to scale

Meaning - Simple derivative rules (one independent variable) - Application of derivatives in Economics. Partial Derivatives (Two independent variables) - Rules - Uses of partial derivatives in economics, Elasticity - Definition - Elasticity theorems - Methods of measuring elasticity- Applications of elasticity in Economics: Price elasticity - Substitutes and complements - Income elasticity - Engel's Law - Cost elasticity, Cobb-Douglas production functions-properties, returns to scale

Meaning - Simple derivative rules (one independent variable) - Application of derivatives in Economics. Partial Derivatives (Two independent variables) - Rules - Uses of partial derivatives in economics, Elasticity - Definition - Elasticity theorems - Methods of measuring elasticity- Applications of elasticity in Economics: Price elasticity - Substitutes and complements - Income elasticity - Engel's Law - Cost elasticity, Cobb-Douglas production functions-properties, returns to scale

Maxima and Minima of functions (one independent variable)- Simple applications from Micro Economics, Maxima and Minima of functions (two independent variables)- Unconstrained and constrained models - Applications of maxima and minima in Economics: Theory of consumption (numerical problems of utility maximization) -   Theory of production:   production function, Producer’s equilibrium: output, revenue, and profit maximization and cost minimization problems under perfect competition, monopoly, duopoly and oligopoly markets.

Maxima and Minima of functions (one independent variable)- Simple applications from Micro Economics, Maxima and Minima of functions (two independent variables)- Unconstrained and constrained models - Applications of maxima and minima in Economics: Theory of consumption (numerical problems of utility maximization) -   Theory of production:   production function, Producer’s equilibrium: output, revenue, and profit maximization and cost minimization problems under perfect competition, monopoly, duopoly and oligopoly markets.

Maxima and Minima of functions (one independent variable)- Simple applications from Micro Economics, Maxima and Minima of functions (two independent variables)- Unconstrained and constrained models - Applications of maxima and minima in Economics: Theory of consumption (numerical problems of utility maximization) -   Theory of production:   production function, Producer’s equilibrium: output, revenue, and profit maximization and cost minimization problems under perfect competition, monopoly, duopoly and oligopoly markets.

Simple rules of integration - Infinite and definite integral - Calculation of TR and TC functions from their respective MR and MC. Consumer's surplus and Producer's surplus.

Simple rules of integration - Infinite and definite integral - Calculation of TR and TC functions from their respective MR and MC. Consumer's surplus and Producer's surplus.

Simple rules of integration - Infinite and definite integral - Calculation of TR and TC functions from their respective MR and MC. Consumer's surplus and Producer's surplus.

Renshaw, Geoff, (2012) Maths for Economics. Oxford University Press

Rosser, Mike,(2003) Basic Mathematics for Economists

Veerachamy, R (2019) Quantitative Methods for Economists. New Age International Pvt Ltd 

Yamane: Mathematics for Economists - An Elementary Survey.

The course aims to introduce the approaches and methods of behavioral economics. The course will help the students understand various concepts in behavioral economics and their policy implications through case studies and classroom-based experiments.

Evolution of behavioural economics - Economic way of thinking – Psychology and Decision Making – Rationality, Irrationality and Bounded Rationality

Evolution of behavioural economics - Economic way of thinking – Psychology and Decision Making – Rationality, Irrationality and Bounded Rationality

Evolution of behavioural economics - Economic way of thinking – Psychology and Decision Making – Rationality, Irrationality and Bounded Rationality

Decision under risk and uncertainty - Prospect Theory– Reference Points – Loss Aversion – Endowment Effect – Applications and criticisms of prospect theory - Libertarian Paternalism - Choice architecture: Nudge, Nudge vs. boost, Behavioral public policy – Projection bias 

Decision under risk and uncertainty - Prospect Theory– Reference Points – Loss Aversion – Endowment Effect – Applications and criticisms of prospect theory - Libertarian Paternalism - Choice architecture: Nudge, Nudge vs. boost, Behavioral public policy – Projection bias 

Decision under risk and uncertainty - Prospect Theory– Reference Points – Loss Aversion – Endowment Effect – Applications and criticisms of prospect theory - Libertarian Paternalism - Choice architecture: Nudge, Nudge vs. boost, Behavioral public policy – Projection bias 

Emotions and human behaviour, Interaction between emotions and cognition, Heuristics & Biases: Cognitive and emotional biases Representativeness, Substitution, Availability, Affect, Anchoring, framing Biases

Emotions and human behaviour, Interaction between emotions and cognition, Heuristics & Biases: Cognitive and emotional biases Representativeness, Substitution, Availability, Affect, Anchoring, framing Biases

Emotions and human behaviour, Interaction between emotions and cognition, Heuristics & Biases: Cognitive and emotional biases Representativeness, Substitution, Availability, Affect, Anchoring, framing Biases

Introduction to the standard model of decision making – nature and anomalies – Social preferences and fairness – reciprocity – factors affecting social preferences: Methodological and structural factors – descriptive factors – demographic factors – social norms

Introduction to the standard model of decision making – nature and anomalies – Social preferences and fairness – reciprocity – factors affecting social preferences: Methodological and structural factors – descriptive factors – demographic factors – social norms

Introduction to the standard model of decision making – nature and anomalies – Social preferences and fairness – reciprocity – factors affecting social preferences: Methodological and structural factors – descriptive factors – demographic factors – social norms

●      Thaler, R. H., & Ganser, L. J. (2015). Misbehaving: The making of behavioral economics.

●      Baddeley, M. (2017). Behavioural economics: a very short introduction (Vol. 505). Oxford University Press.

Readings for module 1

●      Earl, P. E. (2016). The evolution of behavioural economics. Routledge Handbook of Behavioral Economics, 17-29.

Readings for module 2

●      Kahneman and Tversky (1979) “Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision Under Risk”, Econometrica, 47(2): 263–291.

●      List (2003) “Does Market Experience Eliminate Market Anomalies?”, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 118(1): 41– 71.

●      Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C. R. (2003). “Libertarian paternalism”, American economic review, 93(2),

●      175-179.

●      Leonard, T. C. (2008). Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein, Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness.

Readings for Module 3

●      Tversky, A. and Kahneman, D. (1974) “Judgment Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases”, Science, 185(4): 1124– 1131.

●      Rabin (2002) “Inference by Believers in the Law of Small Numbers”, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 117(3): 775–816.

Readings for Module 4

●      Charness and Rabin (2002) “Understanding Social Preferences with Simple Tests” Quarterly Journal of Economics, 117(3): 817–869.

●      Lazear, Edward P., Ulrike Malmendier, and Roberto A. Weber. 2012. "Sorting in Experiments with Application to Social Preferences." American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 4(1): 136-63.

CIA 2 (Mid Semester  Exam): 50 Marks

CIA 3: 20 Marks

ESE: 100 Marks

Course description:

This course has been conceptualized in order to make the students understand the basic aspects of International relations which include nature and scope, various approaches, key conceptual terminologies in IR and the current issues in the field.  

Course objectives:

To introduce the students to:

• The nature, scope and importance of international relations / Politics.
• The Basic concepts of international Relations of national power, foreign policy and approaches to international peace.
• Major issues in international relations.

• Meaning, nature, scope and importance, Making of the modern world (from ancient to the modern)     
• National Power, Balance of Power,
• Security,Disarmament and arms control

• Meaning, nature, scope and importance, Making of the modern world (from ancient to the modern)     
• National Power, Balance of Power,
• Security,Disarmament and arms control

• The Great Debates in the study of IR
• Approaches to the study of   International Relations – Idealist- Realist; Classical and Scientific, Realism,
• Institutionalism and structuralism;eminist theory in International Relations

• The Great Debates in the study of IR
• Approaches to the study of   International Relations – Idealist- Realist; Classical and Scientific, Realism,
• Institutionalism and structuralism;eminist theory in International Relations

• War: Meaning, Nature, Causes, Types and Remedies.
• Alliances and Counter alliances– During cold war and emerging power alignments in the post-cold war period.
• Nuclear weapons and Weapons of mass destruction
• Collective security and Peaceful resolution of disputes

• War: Meaning, Nature, Causes, Types and Remedies.
• Alliances and Counter alliances– During cold war and emerging power alignments in the post-cold war period.
• Nuclear weapons and Weapons of mass destruction
• Collective security and Peaceful resolution of disputes

• Foreign Policy and National Interest: Meaning, elements, evaluation of national power.
• Nature and Objectives of foreign policy w.s.r.t. National Security, determinants and formulation of Foreign Policy.
• Instruments of Foreign Policy: Diplomacy – Nature, Functions, Privileges and Immunities. Types of Diplomacy
• Economic Instruments of foreign policy 

• Foreign Policy and National Interest: Meaning, elements, evaluation of national power.
• Nature and Objectives of foreign policy w.s.r.t. National Security, determinants and formulation of Foreign Policy.
• Instruments of Foreign Policy: Diplomacy – Nature, Functions, Privileges and Immunities. Types of Diplomacy
• Economic Instruments of foreign policy 

• Terrorism – Causes, Types, role of State and Non-State actors in terrorism, Combating terrorism
• Human rights and humanitarian intervention
• Climate change
• Migration and identity politics
• Global Health Issue: Pandemic

• Terrorism – Causes, Types, role of State and Non-State actors in terrorism, Combating terrorism
• Human rights and humanitarian intervention
• Climate change
• Migration and identity politics
• Global Health Issue: Pandemic

1. Baylis, John and Steve Smith. The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. 4thedn. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.
2. Palmer, N.D. and Perkins, H.C. (2007). International Relations. New Delhi: AITBS.
3. Malhotra, V.K. (2001). International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol.
4. Kumar, M. (1995). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. New Delhi: Shiva Lal Agarwala.

CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10%

CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25%

CIA III – Research Topic/Presentation – 10%

Attendance – 05%

End Semester Examination – 50%

TOTAL 100%

The course on "Democracy and Ethics" is to introduce and discuss the moral foundations ofdemocracy in principle, and democratic institutions, in particular. The students are initiated tovarious types of moral discourses in political philosophy. Further, this course looks at thedevelopment of democracy, in the global as well as the national realm. Democracy as an idealget fructified in the form of a government, which in turn is based on the principles of justice,freedom, equality and fraternity. Ethics acts as the premise on which a successful democracyrest.

Concept of Democracy: Contemporary Discussions; Principles of Democracy, Concept ofEthics: MajorApproachestoEthics,Relationshipbetweenethicsanddemocracy:Conceptsofauthority,legitimacy,consent,constitutionalgovernmentandruleoflaw

Concept of Democracy: Contemporary Discussions; Principles of Democracy, Concept ofEthics: MajorApproachestoEthics,Relationshipbetweenethicsanddemocracy:Conceptsofauthority,legitimacy,consent,constitutionalgovernmentandruleoflaw

Duty EthicsorDeontologicalEthics; UtilitarianApproach;CriticalWesternApproaches:Post-colonial,Feminist, Marxist

Duty EthicsorDeontologicalEthics; UtilitarianApproach;CriticalWesternApproaches:Post-colonial,Feminist, Marxist

HinduTradition:DharmaandKarma,Purusharthas;BuddhistTradition:FourNobleTruths  and Eight-fold Path; Indian syncretic traditions: Ashoka, Akbar, Kabir, Saint Basava,Thiruvalluvar,Thukaram

HinduTradition:DharmaandKarma,Purusharthas;BuddhistTradition:FourNobleTruths  and Eight-fold Path; Indian syncretic traditions: Ashoka, Akbar, Kabir, Saint Basava,Thiruvalluvar,Thukaram

Institutional measures to ensure ethical character of politics: ethical code of conduct duringelections and their limitations; Majoritarianism in parliament; Distortion of national historyand politicisation of education; Freedom of expression, media; Independence of the judicialsystem

Institutional measures to ensure ethical character of politics: ethical code of conduct duringelections and their limitations; Majoritarianism in parliament; Distortion of national historyand politicisation of education; Freedom of expression, media; Independence of the judicialsystem

CIA II - Mid Semester Exam 

CIA III - Group Assignment

Public policies essentially capture the intentions of the government. Without a policy, there can be no governance. To govern there must be a set of guidelines. Policies provide those guidelines. Policies enable the public to measure the achievements of the government. A policy document lists out the intentions or objectives of the government for a social problem. This course introduces the foundations of public policy to the students. Policies on important subjects like Health, Education Forests and Environment etc. are important areas of study in this course

Introduction to Public Policy: Meaning, definitions and fundamental concepts; Charecteristics of public policy; nature, scope and significance. Approaches to Public Policy: Major Theories and Perspectives

Introduction to Public Policy: Meaning, definitions and fundamental concepts; Charecteristics of public policy; nature, scope and significance. Approaches to Public Policy: Major Theories and Perspectives

Public Policy formulation; Role of different actors and challenges,

Policy Analysis

Public Policy Implementation; approaches, actors and challenges

Public Policy Evaluation: Types, barriers and evaluating agencies

Role of local, regional, national and global factors in the public policy process

Globalisation and public policy

Public Policy formulation; Role of different actors and challenges,

Policy Analysis

Public Policy Implementation; approaches, actors and challenges

Public Policy Evaluation: Types, barriers and evaluating agencies

Role of local, regional, national and global factors in the public policy process

Globalisation and public policy

Environment Policy: Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution, Constitutional and legal safeguards, Environment administration, Judicial Responses, Civil society and environment preservation in India.

Health Policy: Features, Health Policy in colonial India, Bhore Committee Report, National Health Policy in Neoliberal phase, National Health Rural and Urban Mission

Case Study on the environment and health policy

Environment Policy: Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution, Constitutional and legal safeguards, Environment administration, Judicial Responses, Civil society and environment preservation in India.

Health Policy: Features, Health Policy in colonial India, Bhore Committee Report, National Health Policy in Neoliberal phase, National Health Rural and Urban Mission

Case Study on the environment and health policy

Population Policy: Effects of population explosion, Progression, National Population Policy

Education Policy: Evolution of education system, Constitutional Vision, Educational administration, New Education Policy

Education commissions and committees, Right to education, Issues and challenges before Indian

Education

Welfare Policies-Women Empowerment (Self Help Group movement), MGNREGA, National Food Security Act

Case Studies on education and welfare policies

Population Policy: Effects of population explosion, Progression, National Population Policy

Education Policy: Evolution of education system, Constitutional Vision, Educational administration, New Education Policy

Education commissions and committees, Right to education, Issues and challenges before Indian

Education

Welfare Policies-Women Empowerment (Self Help Group movement), MGNREGA, National Food Security Act

Case Studies on education and welfare policies

Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships.

Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in governance

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service: integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption

Case Studies on ethics in public policy

Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships.

Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in governance

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service: integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption

Case Studies on ethics in public policy

Public Policy, An Introduction to Theory and Practice of policy analysis by-Wayne Parsons

Public Policy making in India by V. Ayyar

Upadhyay, R. (2019). Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude in Governance (First ed.). SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd

 Kumar, N. (2020). Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude - 6th Paper Edition. Chronicle books.

Rumki Basu: Democracy and Public Policy in the Post Covid world (Routledge)

Reddy, N. K., & Ajmera, S. (2015). Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude. McGraw-Hill Education.

Sheeran, P. J. (1993). Ethics in public administration: A philosophical approach. Greenwood Publishing Group.

This paper seeks to train students to conceptualize and carry out social research. It introduces students to the various stages of research, equipping them with the necessary skills to collect data, analyze data and present the findings in a report. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques are covered.

Course Objectives: 

This course provides philosophical underpinnings of the social research and familiarizes the students with methodological tools, explaining quantitative and qualitative methods, which will help them to undertake empirical research independently.

1. Social Research : Meaning and Characteristics
2. Human inquiry and science
3. Paradigms, theory and social research
4. Ethical issues in Social Research
5. Types of Social Research – Qualitative and Quantitative

1. Social Research : Meaning and Characteristics
2. Human inquiry and science
3. Paradigms, theory and social research
4. Ethical issues in Social Research
5. Types of Social Research – Qualitative and Quantitative

1. Social Research : Meaning and Characteristics
2. Human inquiry and science
3. Paradigms, theory and social research
4. Ethical issues in Social Research
5. Types of Social Research – Qualitative and Quantitative

1.      Research design – meaning and importance

2.      Role of Hypothesis

3.      Types of Research Design

a.       Descriptive

b.      Exploratory

c.       Explanatory

d.      Experimental

4.      Units of analysis

5.     How to design a research study – elements of research proposal

1.      Research design – meaning and importance

2.      Role of Hypothesis

3.      Types of Research Design

a.       Descriptive

b.      Exploratory

c.       Explanatory

d.      Experimental

4.      Units of analysis

5.     How to design a research study – elements of research proposal

1.      Research design – meaning and importance

2.      Role of Hypothesis

3.      Types of Research Design

a.       Descriptive

b.      Exploratory

c.       Explanatory

d.      Experimental

4.      Units of analysis

5.     How to design a research study – elements of research proposal

1.      Sampling : Meaning & characteristic

2.      Role of Sampling in social research

3.      Types :

a.       Probability

b.      Non Probability  

1.      Sampling : Meaning & characteristic

2.      Role of Sampling in social research

3.      Types :

a.       Probability

b.      Non Probability  

1.      Sampling : Meaning & characteristic

2.      Role of Sampling in social research

3.      Types :

a.       Probability

b.      Non Probability  

1.      Primary and Secondary Data

2.      Sources of data

3.      Methods of data collection

a.       Questionnaire

b.      Observation

c.       Interview

4.      Data analysis & Interpretation

5.      Data Processing

6.      Checking

a.       Editing

b.      Coding

c.       Classification

1.      Primary and Secondary Data

2.      Sources of data

3.      Methods of data collection

a.       Questionnaire

b.      Observation

c.       Interview

4.      Data analysis & Interpretation

5.      Data Processing

6.      Checking

a.       Editing

b.      Coding

c.       Classification

1.      Primary and Secondary Data

2.      Sources of data

3.      Methods of data collection

a.       Questionnaire

b.      Observation

c.       Interview

4.      Data analysis & Interpretation

5.      Data Processing

6.      Checking

a.       Editing

b.      Coding

c.       Classification

1.      Structure  

2.      Contents

3.      Review of literature

4.   References/ Citation Style

      a.   Bibliography

      b.   Footnote/ Endnote

1.      Structure  

2.      Contents

3.      Review of literature

4.   References/ Citation Style

      a.   Bibliography

      b.   Footnote/ Endnote

1.      Structure  

2.      Contents

3.      Review of literature

4.   References/ Citation Style

      a.   Bibliography

      b.   Footnote/ Endnote

Babbie,Earl. (2002). The Basics of Social Research. London: Wadsworth Publications.

Bryman, Alan. (2007). Social Research Method, Oxford University Press.

Caragan, Leonard. (2007).Doing Social Research Rawat Publication.

Chhapekar Rati. (2004). A text book of Social Research, Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.

Gerring John. (2001). Social Scientific Methodology, Cambridge University Press.

Giuseppe Larossic. (2006). The Power Of Survey Design, World Bank, Washington DC.

Henn Matt, Mark Weinstein and Nick Foard. 2006. A short introduction of social Research. New Delhi: Sage Publication.

Kothari, C.R. (1990).  Research Methodology. New Delhi: Vishwa Prakashan.

Kumar Ranjit. (2005). Research Methodology A step by step guide for Business, Pearson Education.

Mangaleswaran, R. (2011). Paradigm in Social Research. New Delhi: A New Horizon, Authors press,.

Nigel Gilbert (ed.). (2006). From Postgraduate to Social Scientist: A guide to key skills London: Sage Publication.

Taylor, Steven.J and Robert Bogdan. (1984). The Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods-the Search for Meanings, (Chap 1).  New York: Wiley.

Uwe Flick. (2007). Managing Quality in Qualitative Research, Sage Publication.

Vaus de. D.A. (2002). Surveys in Social Research. Australia:  Routledge Publications.

Yates, Simeon J. (2004). Doing Social Science Research. Sage Publication.

Young, Pauline. (1960). Scientific Social Survey and Research. Prentice Hall.

Bailey, Kenneth D. (1978). Methods of Social Research.

Good, William and Hatt, Paul K. (1952). Methods in Social Research, New York: McGraw Hill.

Gulati Leela (2002). "Small is Beautiful: Case study as a Method in Social Science" in Patel, Bagchi, and Raj (ed.) Thinking Social Science in India. Essays in Honor of ALice Thorner. New Delhi: Sage Publications.

§  CIA I is a 20 marks assignment and involves the adoption of any one or two of the following methods: written Assignment, Book/Article review, group presentations, symposium, group task, Individual seminars, Quiz, and class test.

§  CIA II is the 2 hour long 50 mark Mid semester Examination (50 marks reduced to 25 mark weightage) conducted during August/January 

The pattern for the exam is as follows:

Section A: Attempt any 3 questions out of the 5/6 options given. Each question carries 5 marks

Section B: Attempt any 2 questions out of the 3 options given. Each question carries 10 marks

Section C: This section has 1 compulsory question that carries 15 marks

§  CIA III carries 20 marks and is based on an assignment that is set for the course. 

§  Attendance - Attendance carries 5 marks 

·  End Semester Examination (ESE) is conducted at the end of the semester. This is a 3 hour long exam for a weightage of 50 marks

                      The pattern for the exam is given below:

Section A: Attempt 6 questions. Some questions have internal choices. Each question carries 5 marks

Section B: Attempt 4 questions. Some questions have internal choices. Each question carries 10 marks

Section C: Attempt 2 questions. Some questions have internal choices. Each question carries 15 marks

Course Description: This paper discusses various social issues which are of relevance for contemporary world. These issues surround the broad themes of population, health, development and different forms of Human Rights violations. In relation to population and health this paper would cover issues like aging, reproductive health, HIV AIDS, euthanasia, drug abuse, etc. In relation to development this paper would look into issues like urban land use, farmer’s suicide, displacement, climate change etc. This can help them in grasping the reality; contemplate on it, and come up with newer/better ways to deal with it.

Course Learning Objectives:

1.      To understand social problems in contemporary India in the context of Sociological theory, knowledge, concepts and perspectives

2.      To initiate social activism.

            3.      To work towards building a more sustainable and inclusive society

1.        Study of ‘Social Problems’– Social Pathology, Anomie, Social Disorganization 

2.      Theoretical Perspectives –From Religion to Sociology

3.      Characteristics, Stages and Reactions

4.      Critical Analysis of Social Issues – Power, Ideology, and Hegemony

1.        Study of ‘Social Problems’– Social Pathology, Anomie, Social Disorganization 

2.      Theoretical Perspectives –From Religion to Sociology

3.      Characteristics, Stages and Reactions

4.      Critical Analysis of Social Issues – Power, Ideology, and Hegemony

1.        Study of ‘Social Problems’– Social Pathology, Anomie, Social Disorganization 

2.      Theoretical Perspectives –From Religion to Sociology

3.      Characteristics, Stages and Reactions

4.      Critical Analysis of Social Issues – Power, Ideology, and Hegemony

1.      Population growth and reproductive health

2.      Aging and availability of geriatric care

3.      HIV AIDS and societal alienation

4.      Drug Abuse

5. Child Abuse

1.      Population growth and reproductive health

2.      Aging and availability of geriatric care

3.      HIV AIDS and societal alienation

4.      Drug Abuse

5. Child Abuse

1.      Population growth and reproductive health

2.      Aging and availability of geriatric care

3.      HIV AIDS and societal alienation

4.      Drug Abuse

5. Child Abuse

1.       Issue of Urban poverty

a.   Social Exclusion and Poverty

b.   Issue of slum, urban planning and marginalization-case study of Bangalore.

2.       Development related displacement, Privatization of water, Policy of Special Economic Zone (SEZ),

3.       Corruption, Terrorism

4.       Global warming and Climate Change – Seriousness of the problem, Role of capitalism, It’s effect on the poor, Strategies to combat the issue

1.       Issue of Urban poverty

a.   Social Exclusion and Poverty

b.   Issue of slum, urban planning and marginalization-case study of Bangalore.

2.       Development related displacement, Privatization of water, Policy of Special Economic Zone (SEZ),

3.       Corruption, Terrorism

4.       Global warming and Climate Change – Seriousness of the problem, Role of capitalism, It’s effect on the poor, Strategies to combat the issue

1.       Issue of Urban poverty

a.   Social Exclusion and Poverty

b.   Issue of slum, urban planning and marginalization-case study of Bangalore.

2.       Development related displacement, Privatization of water, Policy of Special Economic Zone (SEZ),

3.       Corruption, Terrorism

4.       Global warming and Climate Change – Seriousness of the problem, Role of capitalism, It’s effect on the poor, Strategies to combat the issue

1.   Origin and institutionalization - Human Rights Declaration and  Human Rights Organizations

2.   Violations of Human Rights – Minority Community , LGBTQI++, Race

1.   Origin and institutionalization - Human Rights Declaration and  Human Rights Organizations

2.   Violations of Human Rights – Minority Community , LGBTQI++, Race

1.   Origin and institutionalization - Human Rights Declaration and  Human Rights Organizations

2.   Violations of Human Rights – Minority Community , LGBTQI++, Race

1. Alavi, H.D and Shanin, T. (Ed.) (1982). Introduction to the Sociology of Developing Societies, London: Macmilan.
2. Merton and Nisbet. (1966). Contemporary Social Problems, New York: Harcourt, Brace and World.
3. Shah, Ghanshyam. (2001). Cultural Subordination & Dalit Challenge. Vol II
4. Vaidyanathan. (2006). A. Farmer's Suicide and the Agrarian Crisis. Economic and Political Weekly, September 23: 4009-4013.

Jayaram N and Satish Saberwal (eds.). (1996). Social Conflict. OUP.

Neha Gupta and Aggarwal, N.K.(2012). Child Abuse. Delhi Psychiatry Journal Vol. 15 No.2.

Preston PW. (2001). Development Theory. Blackwell Publication.

Sen, Amartya. (2001). Development as Freedom. Oxford University Press.

Sharma, R.N. (2003). Involuntary Displacement: A few encounters, Economic and Political

Weekly, March 1: 907-912.

Visual Texts

Bhatia D, Mathur P &Berghell (2009). Nero’s Guests : The Age of Inequality. -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wti7W0xANDA

Demme. J & Saxon E. (1993). Philadelphia.

Suggested Ted Talks –

1. Compassion

a) Matthieu Ricard: How to let altruism be your guide – 2014

https://www.ted.com/talks/matthieu_ricard_how_to_let_altruism_be_your_guide

b) Krista Tippett: Reconnecting with compassion -2010

https://www.ted.com/talks/krista_tippett_reconnecting_with_compassion

2. Population

a) Hans Rosling – 2010 on Population Growth - Global population growth, box by box -

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_global_population_growth_box_by_box#t-2536

b) Hans Rosling – 2009 - Let my dataset change your mindset

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_let_my_dataset_change_your_mindset#t-348008

c) Hans Rosling – 2012 - Religions and babies -

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_religions_and_babies#t-229800

3. HIV AIDS

a) Annie Lennox – 2010 AIDS Activist. -

b) Emily Oster – 2006 AIDS in Africa -

https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_oster_flip_your_thinking_on_aids_in_africa

c) Hans Rosling – 2009 HIV New Facts -

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_insights_on_hiv_in_stunning_data_visuals

d) Kristen Ashburn – 2003 Photos of AIDS

e) Mechai Viravaidya – 2010 On Thailand

f) Mitchell Besser – 2010 Mothers helping Mothers fight AIDS

g) Shereen ElFeki – 2012 How to fight epidemic of Bad Laws

h) Philip Chan - How close are we to eradicating HIV

https://www.ted.com/talks/philip_a_chan_how_close_are_we_to_eradicating_hiv#t-9

508

4. Ageing

a. Aubrey de Grey – 2005

b. Jared Diamond – 2013 how societies can grow old better

c. Aubrey de Grey - Undoing Ageing – 2013

5. Child labour and Child abuse

a. Satyamev Jayate – Child Sexual Abuse – 13th May 2012

b. Sebastián Bortnik: The conversation we're not having about digital child abuse

-https://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_bortnik_the_conversation_we_re_not_having_about_di

gital_child_abuse

c. Nadine Burke Harris - 2014 How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime -

https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_acro

ss_a_lifetime#t-9545

6. Drug Abuse -

a. Michael Botticelli - Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like one -

https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_botticelli_addiction_is_a_disease_we_should_treat_it_lik

e_one

b. Johann Hari - Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong -

https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_i

s_wrong

7. Terrorism:

a. Jason McCue_2012 -

https://www.ted.com/talks/jason_mccue_terrorism_is_a_failed_brand

b. LorettaNapoleoni_2009 -

https://www.ted.com/talks/loretta_napoleoni_the_intricate_economics_of_terrorism

c. MohamedAli_2013 -

https://www.ted.com/talks/mohamed_ali_the_link_between_unemployment_and_terrorism

d. ZakEbrahim_2014

8. Climate Change:

a. Why climate change is a threat to human rights by Mary Robinson -

https://www.ted.com/talks/mary_robinson_why_climate_change_is_a_threat_to_human_right

s?referrer=playlist-why_climate_change_is_a_human#t-6505

b. My country will be underwater soon — unless we work together by Anote Tong -

https://www.ted.com/talks/anote_tong_my_country_will_be_underwater_soon_unless_we_w

ork_together?referrer=playlist-why_climate_change_is_a_human&language=en#t-3902

c. Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans by Kelsey Leonard –

https://www.ted.com/talks/kelsey_leonard_why_lakes_and_rivers_should_have_the_same_ri

ghts_as_humans?referrer=playlist-why_climate_change_is_a_human&language=en

d. The link between climate change, health and poverty by Cheryl Holder –

https://www.ted.com/talks/cheryl_holder_the_link_between_climate_change_health_and_pov

erty?referrer=playlist-why_climate_change_is_a_human&language=en

e. Climate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare by Colette Pichon

Battle –

https://www.ted.com/talks/colette_pichon_battle_climate_change_will_displace_millions_her

e_s_how_we_prepare?referrer=playlist-why_climate_change_is_a_human&language=en

f. The economic injustice of plastic by Van Jones –

https://www.ted.com/talks/van_jones_the_economic_injustice_of_plastic?referrer=playlist-w

hy_climate_change_is_a_human&language=en

9. DEVELOPMENT:

a. AnilGupta_2009 India's hidden hotbeds of invention -

https://www.ted.com/talks/anil_gupta_india_s_hidden_hotbeds_of_invention

b. EstherDuflo_2010-Social experiment to fight poverty -

https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_duflo_social_experiments_to_fight_poverty

c. HansRosling_2006 The best stats you have ever seen -

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen

d. HansRosling_2007 New insight on poverty -

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_new_insights_on_poverty

e. HansRosling_2009 -Asia's Rise -How n when -

https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_asia_s_rise_how_and_when

f. IqbalQuadir_2005- How mobile phones can fight poverty

https://www.ted.com/talks/iqbal_quadir_how_mobile_phones_can_fight_poverty

g. JamieDrummond_2012G- Lets crowdsource the world's goals -

https://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_drummond_let_s_crowdsource_the_world_s_goa

ls

h. JessicaJackley_2010G-480p-en - Poverty, money -- and love -

https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_jackley_poverty_money_and_love

i. RichardWilkinson- 2011- How economic inequality harms society -

https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_wilkinson_how_economic_inequality_harms_s

ocieties

j. SherylWuDunn -Our century's greatest injustice -

https://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_wudunn_our_century_s_greatest_injustice

10. CORRUPTION:

a. AfraRaymond_201on Corruption -

https://www.ted.com/talks/afra_raymond_three_myths_about_corruption

b. ShaffiMather_2009- A New way to fight corruption -

https://www.ted.com/talks/shaffi_mather_a_new_way_to_fight_corruption

§  CIA I is a 10 marks assignment and involves the adoption of any one or two of the following methods: written Assignment, Book/Article review, group presentations, symposium, group task, Individual seminars, Quiz, and class test.

§  CIA II is the 2 hour long 25 mark Mid semester Examination (50 marks reduced to 25 mark weight-age) conducted during August/January 

The pattern for the exam is as follows:

Section A: Attempt any 3 questions out of the 5/6 options given. Each question carries 5 marks

Section B: Attempt any 2 questions out of the 3 options given. Each question carries 10 marks

Section C: This section has 1 compulsory question that carries 15 marks

§  CIA III carries 10 marks and is based on an assignment that is set for the course. 

§  Attendance - Attendance carries 5 marks 

·  End Semester Examination (ESE) is conducted at the end of the semester. This is a 3 hour long exam for a weightage of 50 marks

                      The pattern for the exam is given below:

Section A: Attempt any 6 questions out of the 9 options given. Each question carries 5 marks

Section B: Attempt any 4 questions out of the 6 options given. Each question carries 10 marks

 Section C: Attempt any 2 questions out of the 3 options given. Each question carries 15 marks

Course Description:

 This course tries to introduce to the students the concept of ecology from a historical perspective and the integral relationship between man, community and environment. The course also tries to initiate discussions on the pertinent ecological issues, emerging concerns, environmental movements and the reactions to them.

Course Objectives:

Rangarajan, M. (2015). Nature and nation: Essays on environmental history. Ranikhet: Permanent Black in association with Ashoka University.

Shiva, V. (2013). Making peace with the earth: Beyond resource, land and food wars. Auckland Park, South Africa: Jacana Media.

Ashworth, William & Little, E.Charges. (2004). Encyclopedia of Environmental Studies. New Delhi: Viva Books.

Buckingham, Susan & Turner, Mike. (2008). Environmental Issues. Los Angeles: Sage Publications

Emilio F. Moran. (2006). People and Nature: An Introduction to Human Ecological Relations. Wiley-Blackwell.

Nelissen, Nico.Klinkers & Leon, Straaten.Jan.Van.Der. (Eds.).  (2007). Classics in Environmental Studies: An Overview of Classic Texts in Environmental Studies. New Delhi: Kusum Publishing.

CIA I - CIA I carries 10 marks and involves the adoption of any one or two of the following methods: written Assignment, Book/Article review, group presentations, symposium, group task, Individual seminars, Quiz, and class test.  

CIA II - Mid semester Examination conducted for a total weightage of 25 marks

CIA III - CIA III also carries 10 marks and involves the adoption of any one or two of the above said methods.

Attendance - Attendance carries 5 marks

The course teacher would decide the internal assessment methods to be adopted for a given semester and would incorporate them in the course plan for validation which will be circulated among the students in the beginning of each semester.

Course Description: Criticism is often rampant against our education system for reasons related to its quality, access, substance, its relevance in a changing/changed world and so on. Against this background the course is intended to allow the student to help understand the general sociological understandings of education and to proceed towards gaining a foundational knowledge of its problems against the larger context of globalization as well as in the specific context of India. 

Course Objective:

● To acquire basic knowledge and understanding of Sociology of education.

● To have a foundational understanding of the problems confronted by educational systems in the Indian context.

● To have a general understanding of the crisis of education in the era of globalization.

● To learn more about the critical role of intersectionalities like class, gender, caste etc., in educational institutions

1. Education as an agent in socialisation and its role in stratification

2. Human capital and educational progressivism

3. Education, Social reproduction and the question of Cultural capital 

1. Education as an agent in socialisation and its role in stratification

2. Human capital and educational progressivism

3. Education, Social reproduction and the question of Cultural capital 

1. Education as an agent in socialisation and its role in stratification

2. Human capital and educational progressivism

3. Education, Social reproduction and the question of Cultural capital 

1. Colonialism, Reform and Nationalism

2. Issues of inequality, Gender and Child labour

3. Right to Education and other policies, programmes

1. Colonialism, Reform and Nationalism

2. Issues of inequality, Gender and Child labour

3. Right to Education and other policies, programmes

1. Colonialism, Reform and Nationalism

2. Issues of inequality, Gender and Child labour

3. Right to Education and other policies, programmes

1. The emergence of Sociology of Education as a field of study in India

2. Education and the demise of vernaculars

3. Education and Indigenous knowledge systems

1. The emergence of Sociology of Education as a field of study in India

2. Education and the demise of vernaculars

3. Education and Indigenous knowledge systems

1. The emergence of Sociology of Education as a field of study in India

2. Education and the demise of vernaculars

3. Education and Indigenous knowledge systems

1. “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window” by TetsukoKurayonagi

2. “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” by Paulo Freire

3. a. Case Study of “Kanavu”;

b. The story of a “Student Who Went from an Alternative to a Mainstream School” in SarojiniVittachi. Essential Readings

1. “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window” by TetsukoKurayonagi

2. “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” by Paulo Freire

3. a. Case Study of “Kanavu”;

b. The story of a “Student Who Went from an Alternative to a Mainstream School” in SarojiniVittachi. Essential Readings

1. “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window” by TetsukoKurayonagi

2. “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” by Paulo Freire

3. a. Case Study of “Kanavu”;

b. The story of a “Student Who Went from an Alternative to a Mainstream School” in SarojiniVittachi. Essential Readings

Chandra S S. and Rajendra Sharma (2004). Socology of Education. New Delhi: Atlantic.

Mohanty, Ajit K et al (2009). Multilingual Education for Social Justice. Hyderabad: Orient Blackswan.

Vittachi, Sarojini and NerrajaRaghavan (2007). Alternative Schooling in India. London, New Delhi: Sage.

Bellantine, Jeanne H and Joan Z Spade (2012). Schools and Society: a sociological approach to education. Los Angeles: Sage.

Skutnabb-Kangas and Tove (2000). Linguistic Genocide in Education or Worldwide Diversity and Human Rights. New Delhi: Orient Longman.

Lall, Marie and Geetha B. Nambissan ed. (2011). Education and Social Justice in “the Era of Globalisation. London, New Delhi: Routledge.

Bourdieu, Pierre (1973). “Cultural Reproduction and Social Reproduction”, in Brown, Robert (ed.) Knowledge, Education and Cultural Change. London: Tavistock.

George, Alex, M. “Kanavu: Where Learning Happens: An Ethnographic Account of a Learning Space”, in Economic and Political Weekly, 40 (27): 2904-2907.

Kabeer, Naila, GeethaNambissan and RamyaSubrahmanian (2003). Child Labour and the Right to Education in South Asia: Needs Versus Rights. New Delhi: Sage.

Dharampal (1983: 1995). The Beautiful Tree. Coimbatore: Keerthi Publishing House.

Sadgopal, Anil. (2010). “Right to Education vs. Right to Education Act” in Social Scientist, 38 (9/12): pp. 17-50

Das, Suranjan (2007). “The Higher Education in India and the Challenge of Globalisation” in Social Scientist,35 (3/4). pp. 47-67.

Tikly, Leon (2001). “Globalisation and Education in the Postcolonial World: Towards a Conceptual Framework”.Comparative Education, 37 (2): pp. 151-171.

Hasan, Mushirul ed. (1998). Knowledge, Power & Politics: Educational Institutions in India. New Delhi: Roli Books.

Rao, S. S. (2008). “India's Language Debates and Education of Linguistic Minorities." Economic and Political Weekly,, 43(36), 63-69.

§  CIA II is the 2 hour long 25 mark Mid semester Examination (50 marks reduced to 25 mark weightage) conducted during August/January 

The pattern for the exam is as follows:

Section A: Attempt any 3 questions out of the 5/6 options given. Each question carries 5 marks

Section B: Attempt any 2 questions out of the 3 options given. Each question carries 10 marks

Section C: This section has 1 compulsory question that carries 15 marks

§  CIA III carries 10 marks and is based on an assignment that is set for the course. 

§  Attendance - Attendance carries 5 marks 

·  End Semester Examination (ESE) is conducted at the end of the semester. This is a 3 hour long exam for a weightage of 50 marks

                      The pattern for the exam is given below:

Section A: Attempt any 6 questions out of the 9 options given. Each question carries 5 marks

Section B: Attempt any 4 questions out of the 6 options given. Each question carries 10 marks

                         Section C: Attempt any 2 questions out of the 3 options given. Each question carries 15 marks

Course Description:

This course, along with the SOC581 offered in the sixth semester, offers students, who have

been selected, an opportunity to take up a Dissertation which would help them to earn extra

credits.

Interested students can apply at the end of the fourth semester. Students from PSEco, PSEng,

and EPS will be selected based on merit (marks till 4 th semester), the quality of the initial

research proposal submitted, clarity in terms of research plan, and availability of faculty

members to guide them. Guides will be allotted based on their area of specialization/lottery

method.

Selected students will be expected to write a term paper/dissertation over two semesters as

part of this process. Students are required to conceptualize a research problem and prepare a

proposal. This proposal must cover research design, statement of the problem, review of

literature and methodology. By the end of the fifth semester, they are expected to prepare the

tools for data collection.

This paper will not have an examination but evaluation will take place through the

assessment of the proposal, review of literature, tools developed for the collection of data and

the presentation made by the student through the Dissertation Colloquia. Meetings with the

guide will also contribute to the assessment.

Interested students can apply at the end of the fourth semester. Students from PSEco, PSEng,

and EPS will be selected based on merit (marks till 4 th semester), the quality of the initial

research proposal submitted, clarity in terms of research plan, and availability of faculty

members to guide them. Guides will be allotted based on their area of specialization/lottery

method.

Selected students will be expected to write a term paper/dissertation over two semesters as

part of this process. Students are required to conceptualize a research problem and prepare a

proposal. This proposal must cover research design, statement of the problem, review of

literature and methodology. By the end of the fifth semester, they are expected to prepare the

tools for data collection.

This paper will not have an examination but evaluation will take place through the

assessment of the proposal, review of literature, tools developed for the collection of data and

the presentation made by the student through the Dissertation Colloquia. Meetings with the

guide will also contribute to the assessment.

Interested students can apply at the end of the fourth semester. Students from PSEco, PSEng,

and EPS will be selected based on merit (marks till 4 th semester), the quality of the initial

research proposal submitted, clarity in terms of research plan, and availability of faculty

members to guide them. Guides will be allotted based on their area of specialization/lottery

method.

Selected students will be expected to write a term paper/dissertation over two semesters as

part of this process. Students are required to conceptualize a research problem and prepare a

proposal. This proposal must cover research design, statement of the problem, review of

literature and methodology. By the end of the fifth semester, they are expected to prepare the

tools for data collection.

This paper will not have an examination but evaluation will take place through the

assessment of the proposal, review of literature, tools developed for the collection of data and

the presentation made by the student through the Dissertation Colloquia. Meetings with the

guide will also contribute to the assessment.

Evaluation of written proposal 30 marks

Dissertation Colloquia            10 marks

Review of literature               15 marks

Evaluation of chapters           15 marks

Development of tools for data collection 10 marks

Weekly meeting with guide     20 marks

Total                                   100 marks

The course elaborates on the case of the Indian Economy as a case of a developing country. It highlights the features and the major sectoral problems in the Indian economy. It further entails a discussion on the historical trajectory of how the Indian Economy evolved over the post-Independent period.  The course also contains a discussion on the evaluation of Indian 5-Year Plans and the planning process through NITI Aayog.  Further, the course also has a discussion about Karnataka's economy, throwing some light on other regions as well.

India and the global economy; emerging issues of development; economic planning- broad objectives, targets, strategies, role of Central Planning Commission, current five year plan in detail; India’s human development in global perspective.

India and the global economy; emerging issues of development; economic planning- broad objectives, targets, strategies, role of Central Planning Commission, current five year plan in detail; India’s human development in global perspective.

India and the global economy; emerging issues of development; economic planning- broad objectives, targets, strategies, role of Central Planning Commission, current five year plan in detail; India’s human development in global perspective.

India and the global economy; emerging issues of development; economic planning- broad objectives, targets, strategies, role of Central Planning Commission, current five year plan in detail; India’s human development in global perspective.

Growth trends of primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, state wise comparison, comparison with other countries, low productivity issues, challenges and prospects; changes in occupational structure, employment generation; privatization and disinvestment policies; public sector, sick units in public sector, strategy for revival of  sick public sector units, private vs. public sector, small scale industries

Growth trends of primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, state wise comparison, comparison with other countries, low productivity issues, challenges and prospects; changes in occupational structure, employment generation; privatization and disinvestment policies; public sector, sick units in public sector, strategy for revival of  sick public sector units, private vs. public sector, small scale industries

Growth trends of primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, state wise comparison, comparison with other countries, low productivity issues, challenges and prospects; changes in occupational structure, employment generation; privatization and disinvestment policies; public sector, sick units in public sector, strategy for revival of  sick public sector units, private vs. public sector, small scale industries

Growth trends of primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, state wise comparison, comparison with other countries, low productivity issues, challenges and prospects; changes in occupational structure, employment generation; privatization and disinvestment policies; public sector, sick units in public sector, strategy for revival of  sick public sector units, private vs. public sector, small scale industries

External sector and its significance, movement of capital, manpower and goods, recent trends in BOPs and exchange rate fluctuations, WTO requirements; foreign trade- composition, direction and organization, India’s trade policy and tariff policy; external debt and fiscal reforms, India’s stand towards regional integrations.

External sector and its significance, movement of capital, manpower and goods, recent trends in BOPs and exchange rate fluctuations, WTO requirements; foreign trade- composition, direction and organization, India’s trade policy and tariff policy; external debt and fiscal reforms, India’s stand towards regional integrations.

External sector and its significance, movement of capital, manpower and goods, recent trends in BOPs and exchange rate fluctuations, WTO requirements; foreign trade- composition, direction and organization, India’s trade policy and tariff policy; external debt and fiscal reforms, India’s stand towards regional integrations.

External sector and its significance, movement of capital, manpower and goods, recent trends in BOPs and exchange rate fluctuations, WTO requirements; foreign trade- composition, direction and organization, India’s trade policy and tariff policy; external debt and fiscal reforms, India’s stand towards regional integrations.

Recent economic reforms; changing role of RBI-recent changes in monetary and fiscal policy, effectiveness of macroeconomic policies; Federal finance, Finance Commissions, black money - estimates, genesis, consequences and remedies and comparison with other countries, outcomes of development programmes

Recent economic reforms; changing role of RBI-recent changes in monetary and fiscal policy, effectiveness of macroeconomic policies; Federal finance, Finance Commissions, black money - estimates, genesis, consequences and remedies and comparison with other countries, outcomes of development programmes

Recent economic reforms; changing role of RBI-recent changes in monetary and fiscal policy, effectiveness of macroeconomic policies; Federal finance, Finance Commissions, black money - estimates, genesis, consequences and remedies and comparison with other countries, outcomes of development programmes

Recent economic reforms; changing role of RBI-recent changes in monetary and fiscal policy, effectiveness of macroeconomic policies; Federal finance, Finance Commissions, black money - estimates, genesis, consequences and remedies and comparison with other countries, outcomes of development programmes

Trends and growth pattern of SGDP and human development in Karnataka, comparison with other Indian states; sectoral performance, industrial and agricultural policies, problems and prospects of different sectors; State planning process- planning objectives and strategies, decentralized planning, intra-state disparities; education, health and housing, budgetary trends; outcomes of development programmes.

Trends and growth pattern of SGDP and human development in Karnataka, comparison with other Indian states; sectoral performance, industrial and agricultural policies, problems and prospects of different sectors; State planning process- planning objectives and strategies, decentralized planning, intra-state disparities; education, health and housing, budgetary trends; outcomes of development programmes.

Trends and growth pattern of SGDP and human development in Karnataka, comparison with other Indian states; sectoral performance, industrial and agricultural policies, problems and prospects of different sectors; State planning process- planning objectives and strategies, decentralized planning, intra-state disparities; education, health and housing, budgetary trends; outcomes of development programmes.

Trends and growth pattern of SGDP and human development in Karnataka, comparison with other Indian states; sectoral performance, industrial and agricultural policies, problems and prospects of different sectors; State planning process- planning objectives and strategies, decentralized planning, intra-state disparities; education, health and housing, budgetary trends; outcomes of development programmes.

The course is designed to introduce students to environmental economics issues and theory. The course also aims at a detailed treatment of the intersection of the economy, environment and human society. The course has two major areas of focus. The first part will cover the ways in which markets fail to allocate resources efficiently in the presence of pollution and the various policy options available to rectify market failures. The second part will provide the various market-based and non-market-based approaches to environmental valuation. The course will also introduce other aspects of the linkages between society and the environment.

Definition; Nature and scope; Ecology and resource economics; Nexus between economics and environment; Environment and economic development; Sustainable development – Meaning, Definition, Rules for sustainable development, Indicators of sustainable development; Externalities - private versus social costs

Definition; Nature and scope; Ecology and resource economics; Nexus between economics and environment; Environment and economic development; Sustainable development – Meaning, Definition, Rules for sustainable development, Indicators of sustainable development; Externalities - private versus social costs

Definition; Nature and scope; Ecology and resource economics; Nexus between economics and environment; Environment and economic development; Sustainable development – Meaning, Definition, Rules for sustainable development, Indicators of sustainable development; Externalities - private versus social costs

Definition; Nature and scope; Ecology and resource economics; Nexus between economics and environment; Environment and economic development; Sustainable development – Meaning, Definition, Rules for sustainable development, Indicators of sustainable development; Externalities - private versus social costs

Definition; Nature and scope; Ecology and resource economics; Nexus between economics and environment; Environment and economic development; Sustainable development – Meaning, Definition, Rules for sustainable development, Indicators of sustainable development; Externalities - private versus social costs

Fiscal tools; Pollution taxes – subsidies, carbon credits; pollution control boards – national and international environmental policies; Legislative measures of environmental protection in India; Climate change conventions 

Fiscal tools; Pollution taxes – subsidies, carbon credits; pollution control boards – national and international environmental policies; Legislative measures of environmental protection in India; Climate change conventions 

Fiscal tools; Pollution taxes – subsidies, carbon credits; pollution control boards – national and international environmental policies; Legislative measures of environmental protection in India; Climate change conventions 

Fiscal tools; Pollution taxes – subsidies, carbon credits; pollution control boards – national and international environmental policies; Legislative measures of environmental protection in India; Climate change conventions 

Fiscal tools; Pollution taxes – subsidies, carbon credits; pollution control boards – national and international environmental policies; Legislative measures of environmental protection in India; Climate change conventions 

Trade-off between environmental protection and economic growth; Environmental Kuznets’ curve; Ecosystem services and human wellbeing; Environmental education 

Trade-off between environmental protection and economic growth; Environmental Kuznets’ curve; Ecosystem services and human wellbeing; Environmental education 

Trade-off between environmental protection and economic growth; Environmental Kuznets’ curve; Ecosystem services and human wellbeing; Environmental education 

Trade-off between environmental protection and economic growth; Environmental Kuznets’ curve; Ecosystem services and human wellbeing; Environmental education 

Trade-off between environmental protection and economic growth; Environmental Kuznets’ curve; Ecosystem services and human wellbeing; Environmental education 

Pollution and environment; Impact of population growth (trends, sex ratio, rural and urban) on environment; Poverty and environment; Urbanization and environment; Environmental movements – history; Chipko movement, Silent Valley

Pollution and environment; Impact of population growth (trends, sex ratio, rural and urban) on environment; Poverty and environment; Urbanization and environment; Environmental movements – history; Chipko movement, Silent Valley

Pollution and environment; Impact of population growth (trends, sex ratio, rural and urban) on environment; Poverty and environment; Urbanization and environment; Environmental movements – history; Chipko movement, Silent Valley

Pollution and environment; Impact of population growth (trends, sex ratio, rural and urban) on environment; Poverty and environment; Urbanization and environment; Environmental movements – history; Chipko movement, Silent Valley

Pollution and environment; Impact of population growth (trends, sex ratio, rural and urban) on environment; Poverty and environment; Urbanization and environment; Environmental movements – history; Chipko movement, Silent Valley

Concepts of environmental value; Total economic value; Market and non-market valuation; Revealed preference methods – travel cost, hedonic pricing; Stated preference methods – Contingent valuation, choice experiment

Concepts of environmental value; Total economic value; Market and non-market valuation; Revealed preference methods – travel cost, hedonic pricing; Stated preference methods – Contingent valuation, choice experiment

Concepts of environmental value; Total economic value; Market and non-market valuation; Revealed preference methods – travel cost, hedonic pricing; Stated preference methods – Contingent valuation, choice experiment

Concepts of environmental value; Total economic value; Market and non-market valuation; Revealed preference methods – travel cost, hedonic pricing; Stated preference methods – Contingent valuation, choice experiment

Concepts of environmental value; Total economic value; Market and non-market valuation; Revealed preference methods – travel cost, hedonic pricing; Stated preference methods – Contingent valuation, choice experiment

Mid-term

CIA 2

Final Exam

This course introduces students to the conceptual and practical operations of the financial markets, institutions, and instruments network in the Indian context. The course is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of the operational issues of capital and money market network along with its regulatory framework.

Role of financial intermediation, financial institutions and financial markets, Financial architect of India - Money market and capital markets: various financial instruments traded in these markets - Primary and secondary markets - Equity Market: Public issue- IPO & FPO, private issue- preferential issue, QIP, right issue, Bonus issue; IPO allotment; Book building process - Money market regulations and credit policy of RBI; Capital market regulations of SEBI legal norms in security trading

Role of financial intermediation, financial institutions and financial markets, Financial architect of India - Money market and capital markets: various financial instruments traded in these markets - Primary and secondary markets - Equity Market: Public issue- IPO & FPO, private issue- preferential issue, QIP, right issue, Bonus issue; IPO allotment; Book building process - Money market regulations and credit policy of RBI; Capital market regulations of SEBI legal norms in security trading

Role of financial intermediation, financial institutions and financial markets, Financial architect of India - Money market and capital markets: various financial instruments traded in these markets - Primary and secondary markets - Equity Market: Public issue- IPO & FPO, private issue- preferential issue, QIP, right issue, Bonus issue; IPO allotment; Book building process - Money market regulations and credit policy of RBI; Capital market regulations of SEBI legal norms in security trading

Role of financial intermediation, financial institutions and financial markets, Financial architect of India - Money market and capital markets: various financial instruments traded in these markets - Primary and secondary markets - Equity Market: Public issue- IPO & FPO, private issue- preferential issue, QIP, right issue, Bonus issue; IPO allotment; Book building process - Money market regulations and credit policy of RBI; Capital market regulations of SEBI legal norms in security trading

Role of financial intermediation, financial institutions and financial markets, Financial architect of India - Money market and capital markets: various financial instruments traded in these markets - Primary and secondary markets - Equity Market: Public issue- IPO & FPO, private issue- preferential issue, QIP, right issue, Bonus issue; IPO allotment; Book building process - Money market regulations and credit policy of RBI; Capital market regulations of SEBI legal norms in security trading

Role of financial intermediation, financial institutions and financial markets, Financial architect of India - Money market and capital markets: various financial instruments traded in these markets - Primary and secondary markets - Equity Market: Public issue- IPO & FPO, private issue- preferential issue, QIP, right issue, Bonus issue; IPO allotment; Book building process - Money market regulations and credit policy of RBI; Capital market regulations of SEBI legal norms in security trading

Stock market indexes, index calculation methodology, Stock quotations; stock market performance - Stock valuation methods: fundamental vs. technical analysis, Evaluate company's stock performance, factors affecting stock prices, economic factors, market-related factors, firm-specific factors - indicators of future stock prices - Efficient Market Hypothesis, Concepts and advantages of investing in mutual funds

Stock market indexes, index calculation methodology, Stock quotations; stock market performance - Stock valuation methods: fundamental vs. technical analysis, Evaluate company's stock performance, factors affecting stock prices, economic factors, market-related factors, firm-specific factors - indicators of future stock prices - Efficient Market Hypothesis, Concepts and advantages of investing in mutual funds

Stock market indexes, index calculation methodology, Stock quotations; stock market performance - Stock valuation methods: fundamental vs. technical analysis, Evaluate company's stock performance, factors affecting stock prices, economic factors, market-related factors, firm-specific factors - indicators of future stock prices - Efficient Market Hypothesis, Concepts and advantages of investing in mutual funds

Stock market indexes, index calculation methodology, Stock quotations; stock market performance - Stock valuation methods: fundamental vs. technical analysis, Evaluate company's stock performance, factors affecting stock prices, economic factors, market-related factors, firm-specific factors - indicators of future stock prices - Efficient Market Hypothesis, Concepts and advantages of investing in mutual funds

Stock market indexes, index calculation methodology, Stock quotations; stock market performance - Stock valuation methods: fundamental vs. technical analysis, Evaluate company's stock performance, factors affecting stock prices, economic factors, market-related factors, firm-specific factors - indicators of future stock prices - Efficient Market Hypothesis, Concepts and advantages of investing in mutual funds

Stock market indexes, index calculation methodology, Stock quotations; stock market performance - Stock valuation methods: fundamental vs. technical analysis, Evaluate company's stock performance, factors affecting stock prices, economic factors, market-related factors, firm-specific factors - indicators of future stock prices - Efficient Market Hypothesis, Concepts and advantages of investing in mutual funds

Nominal Vs. Real Interest Rates, Forward Rates and Discount factors, Compounding, Bond Characteristics, Bond Prices, Bond Yields, Risks in Bonds, Rating of Bonds, Yield to Maturity, Yield Curves, The Unbiased expectation theory, the liquidity preference theory, the preferred habitat theory, empirical evidence of the theory

Nominal Vs. Real Interest Rates, Forward Rates and Discount factors, Compounding, Bond Characteristics, Bond Prices, Bond Yields, Risks in Bonds, Rating of Bonds, Yield to Maturity, Yield Curves, The Unbiased expectation theory, the liquidity preference theory, the preferred habitat theory, empirical evidence of the theory

Nominal Vs. Real Interest Rates, Forward Rates and Discount factors, Compounding, Bond Characteristics, Bond Prices, Bond Yields, Risks in Bonds, Rating of Bonds, Yield to Maturity, Yield Curves, The Unbiased expectation theory, the liquidity preference theory, the preferred habitat theory, empirical evidence of the theory

Nominal Vs. Real Interest Rates, Forward Rates and Discount factors, Compounding, Bond Characteristics, Bond Prices, Bond Yields, Risks in Bonds, Rating of Bonds, Yield to Maturity, Yield Curves, The Unbiased expectation theory, the liquidity preference theory, the preferred habitat theory, empirical evidence of the theory

Nominal Vs. Real Interest Rates, Forward Rates and Discount factors, Compounding, Bond Characteristics, Bond Prices, Bond Yields, Risks in Bonds, Rating of Bonds, Yield to Maturity, Yield Curves, The Unbiased expectation theory, the liquidity preference theory, the preferred habitat theory, empirical evidence of the theory

Nominal Vs. Real Interest Rates, Forward Rates and Discount factors, Compounding, Bond Characteristics, Bond Prices, Bond Yields, Risks in Bonds, Rating of Bonds, Yield to Maturity, Yield Curves, The Unbiased expectation theory, the liquidity preference theory, the preferred habitat theory, empirical evidence of the theory

Axioms of choice under uncertainty; utility functions; expected utility theorem; certainty equivalence, measures of risk-absolute and relative risk aversions; measures of investment risk- variance of return, semi-variance of return, shortfall probabilities -Capital Asset Pricing Model - Measures of risk, Beta of the stock, Risk and return framework and investment decisions, methods of determining maximum expected loss,capital market line, security market line.

Axioms of choice under uncertainty; utility functions; expected utility theorem; certainty equivalence, measures of risk-absolute and relative risk aversions; measures of investment risk- variance of return, semi-variance of return, shortfall probabilities -Capital Asset Pricing Model - Measures of risk, Beta of the stock, Risk and return framework and investment decisions, methods of determining maximum expected loss,capital market line, security market line.

Axioms of choice under uncertainty; utility functions; expected utility theorem; certainty equivalence, measures of risk-absolute and relative risk aversions; measures of investment risk- variance of return, semi-variance of return, shortfall probabilities -Capital Asset Pricing Model - Measures of risk, Beta of the stock, Risk and return framework and investment decisions, methods of determining maximum expected loss,capital market line, security market line.

Axioms of choice under uncertainty; utility functions; expected utility theorem; certainty equivalence, measures of risk-absolute and relative risk aversions; measures of investment risk- variance of return, semi-variance of return, shortfall probabilities -Capital Asset Pricing Model - Measures of risk, Beta of the stock, Risk and return framework and investment decisions, methods of determining maximum expected loss,capital market line, security market line.

Axioms of choice under uncertainty; utility functions; expected utility theorem; certainty equivalence, measures of risk-absolute and relative risk aversions; measures of investment risk- variance of return, semi-variance of return, shortfall probabilities -Capital Asset Pricing Model - Measures of risk, Beta of the stock, Risk and return framework and investment decisions, methods of determining maximum expected loss,capital market line, security market line.

Axioms of choice under uncertainty; utility functions; expected utility theorem; certainty equivalence, measures of risk-absolute and relative risk aversions; measures of investment risk- variance of return, semi-variance of return, shortfall probabilities -Capital Asset Pricing Model - Measures of risk, Beta of the stock, Risk and return framework and investment decisions, methods of determining maximum expected loss,capital market line, security market line.

Financial future market, valuation of financial futures, option market, speculation with option market, hedging, arbitrage and foreign exchange futures market, basics of crypto currency trading.

Financial future market, valuation of financial futures, option market, speculation with option market, hedging, arbitrage and foreign exchange futures market, basics of crypto currency trading.

Financial future market, valuation of financial futures, option market, speculation with option market, hedging, arbitrage and foreign exchange futures market, basics of crypto currency trading.

Financial future market, valuation of financial futures, option market, speculation with option market, hedging, arbitrage and foreign exchange futures market, basics of crypto currency trading.

Financial future market, valuation of financial futures, option market, speculation with option market, hedging, arbitrage and foreign exchange futures market, basics of crypto currency trading.

Financial future market, valuation of financial futures, option market, speculation with option market, hedging, arbitrage and foreign exchange futures market, basics of crypto currency trading.

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