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BA Economics Subjects and Syllabus 2024: Year-wise Syllabus, Semesters, Specializations & Books

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Lipi Kaushik

Updated on 02nd August, 2024 , 4 min read

About BA Economics

BA Economics Subjects include various topics like Micro and Macro Economics, Mathematical Methods of Economics, Economic Theory, Economic Statistics, Financial Systems, Economics of the Society, Foreign Economics Theory, etc. The BA Economics Subjects have the knowledge of things like Banking, Finance, Mathematics, etc. Further, to know more about BA Economics Subjects, read the complete article below.

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BA Economics Subjects : Semester-Wise

The table below explains about the BA Economics Semester-Wise Subjects:-

BA Economics Subjects : 1st Year

BA Economics Subjects : 1st Semester

BA Economics Subjects : 2nd Semester

Evolution and Definition of EconomicsEconomies of Scale
Nature & Scope of EconomicsDifferent Concepts of Costs Explicit & Implicit
Methods of Economics AnalysisAccounting, Opportunity, Total fixed and Variable Costs
Inductive & Deductive Logic, Merit, and DemeritsMarginal & Average Costs & their relationship
Utility Demand, SupplyConcept of Revenue
Commodities and their typesTotal, Marginal & Average Revenue
Value and PriceBreak-Even Point
MarketConcept and Classification
Administered and Non- Administered PricesPerfect Competition Characteristics
Demand- Supply EquilibriumPrice and Output Determination for Firm and Industry
Cardinal (Marshal) and Ordinal UtilityMarket Equilibrium
Approaches to DemandCharacteristics and Price- Output Determination
Indifference Curve: Consumer equilibrium (Hichs & Slutsky)Price Discrimination
Price, Income and Substitution effectsMonopolistic Competition
Derivation of Demand CurveCharacteristics Price - Output Determination
Elasticity of DemandFactor Pricing
Price, Income, and Cross ElasticityTheory of Marginal Productivity of Distribution
Consumer Surplus and its MeasurementConcept of Adding up Theorem
Factors of Production and their CharacteristicsTheories of Wages and Rent: Classical and Modern
Laws of ProductionInterest: Concept, Classical and Keynesian Theories of Interest
Returns to Factor and Return to ScaleProfit: Net and Gross
Law of Variable ProportionTheories of Profit
Isoquants Nature and their Characteristics

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Producers Equilibrium

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Check out the Course wise Subjects Breakdown in the section below - 

 

BSc Subjects

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MBA Subjects

BCA Subjects

BPT Subjects

LLB Subjects

B Pharm Subjects

B.Com Hons Subjects

B.Ed Subjects

MBBS Subjects

BSc Biology Subjects

BA English Subjects

 

BA Economics Subjects : 2nd Year

BA Economics Subjects : 3rd Semester

BA Economics Subjects : 4th Semester

Structure of Indian Economy - Primary, Secondary & Tertiary SectorsThe infrastructure of the Indian Economy
Natural Resources, Land, Water, ForestIrrigation, Power, Transport, Communication
Mineral ResourcesBanking and Insurance
Demographic FeaturesHuman Infrastructure of the Indian Economy
Population, Size, Sex, Rural-Urban ClassificationHealth, Nutrition, Education, Knowledge, and Skills
Population DistributionHousing and Sanitation
Recent National Population PolicyPlanning in India- Objectives, Types, Strategy
Agriculture: Nature and ImportanceAnalysis of Current Five-Year Plan
Land Use PatternEconomy- Land, land Utilization Pattern
Trends in Agriculture Production and ProductivityNatural Resources- Forest, Water & Mineral
Cropping PatternAgro-Climatic Zones
Land Reforms: Green RevolutionDemographic Features of M.P
Rural CreditAgricultural Situation in Economy
Agricultural MarketingCropping Pattern
MechanisationProduction and Productivity of Main Corps,
Small Scale and Cottage Industries- Meaning, Importance and ProblemsSources of Credit in Agriculture, Irrigation
Major Industries in India: Iron and Steel, Textile, Sugar, Cement, Automobiles

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BA Economics Subjects : 3rd Year

BA Economics Subjects : 5th Semester

BA Economics Subjects : 6th Semester

Macro Variables- Stock and FlowPublic Finance and Public Economics
Circular Flow of incomePublic, Private, and Merits Goods
Concept of National Income- GDP, GNPMarket and State- Role and Functions
Measurement of National Income and Social Accounting in IndiaPrinciple of Maximum Social Advantage
National Income and Economic WelfareSources of Revenue- Taxes, Loans, Grants, and Aids
Classical Theory of EmploymentCanons of Taxation
Keynesian Theory of EmploymentPrinciples of Public Expenditure
Aggregate Demand and Supply FunctionsPrinciples of Public Debt and Methods of Redaction
Effective DemandWagener's Law- Increasing Activities
Consumption FunctionEffects of Public Expenditure on Production and Distribution.
Factors Affecting ConsumptionPublic Finance in India
Average and Marginal Propensities to ConsumeConcept and Types of Budget
Simple InvestmentFiscal Deficit
Saving Function & Sources of Saving MobilizationDeficit Financing and Deficit Budget
Investment FunctionConstitution and Function of Finance Commission
Marginal Efficiency of CapitalRecommendation of Latest Finance Commission
Factors Affecting Capital FormationLatest Budget
Concept of AcceleratorThe stock of Money and its Measures

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Cash Transaction and Cash Balance Approaches.

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Inflation, Deflation, and Recession

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Demand-Pull and Cost-Push Inflation

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Bank- Meaning and Types

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Objectives and Limitations of Monetary Policy

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BA Economics Subjects : Year-Wise

BA Economics subjects cover several topics like History of Economics, Financial Markets, etc. Further, the following table explains the BA Economics Year-Wise Subjects:-

BA Economics Year

BA Economics Subjects

First Year
  • Micro and Macro Economics
  • Mathematical Methods of Economics
  • Economic Theory
  • Economic Statistics
  • Financial Systems
Second Year
  • History of Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Development of Economics in India
  • Economy and Society
  • Macro & Micro Economics - Intermediate
Third Year
  • Economic Development of India
  • Development Theory
  • Economics of the Society
  • Foreign Economics Theory
  • Financial Markets
  • Financial Economics

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BA Economics Subjects

The subjects of BA in Economics include various topics. Further, the better explanation of the BA Economics core and elective subjects can be found below:-

Core Subjects:-

  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Indian Economy
  • Econometrics
  • Economics Statistics
  • History of Economics

Elective Subjects:-

  • Economics of Health and Education
  • Political Economy
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Money and Financial Markets
  • International Economics
  • Applied Economics

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BA Economics Semester

BA Economics Subjects

Semester - 1
  • Core Course I: Principles of Microeconomics
  • Core Course II: To be chosen from other discipline
  • Core Course III: Language
  • AECC I: English/Environmental Studies
Semester - 2
  • Core Course IV: Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Core Course V: To be chosen from other discipline
  • Core Course VI: Language
  • AECC II: English/Environmental Studies
Semester - 3
  • Core Course VII: Principles of Microeconomics
  • Core Course VIII: To be chosen from other discipline
  • Core Course IX: Language
  • SEC – I: Financial Economics
Semester - 4
  • Core Course X: Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Core Course XI: To be chosen from other discipline
  • Core Course XII: Language
  • SEC – II: Statistical Tools for Data Analysis
Semester - 5
  • DSE I Any one of the following
  • Economic Development and Policy In India – I
  • Money and Banking
  • Environmental Economics
  • DSE II: To be chosen from other discipline 6
  • GE – I: Principles of Microeconomics
  • SEC – III: Statistical Tools for Data Analysis
Semester - 6
  • DSE III: Any one of the following: 6 (4+2)
  • (i) Economic Development and Policy
  • In India – II
  • (ii) Economic History of India (1857-1947)
  • (iii) Public Finance
  • 22. DSE IV: To be chosen from other discipline 6
  • 23. GE – II: Principles of Macroeconomics – I 6 (4+2)
  • 24. SEC IV: Introduction to Indian Public Finance 2

BA Economics : Top Colleges

The following is the list of BA Economics colleges in India:-

BA Economics CollegeBA Economics Course Fees
St. Stephen's CollegeINR 1,13,460
LSR (Lady Shri Ram) College for WomenINR 15,375
Hindu College, DelhiINR 44,370
Miranda House, DelhiINR 42,480
Fergusson College, PuneINR  8,060
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC Delhi)INR 86,529
Loyola College, ChennaiINR 1,44,000
Jesus & Mary College (JMC), DelhiINR 46,600
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, MumbaiINR 18,750
Daulat Ram College DelhiINR 44,610/-

BA Economics Distance Colleges

BA Economics Reference Books

The following is the list of the reference books that the candidate can refer to for preparing for BA Economics subjects:-

BA Economics Reference BooksAuthors
Principles of EconomicsN. Gregory Mankiw
Principles Of Economics: Principles of Economics (Pearson Series in Economics)Karl E. Case,‎ Ray C. Fair, and Sharon M. Oster
Essential Mathematics for Economic AnalysisProf Knut Sydsaeter and Prof Peter Hammond
Fundamental Methods of Mathematical EconomicsChiang,‎ Wainwright
People's History of IndiaIrfan Habib

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Subjects in BA in Economics?

Ans. The subjects in BA in Economics are Micro and Macro Economics, Mathematical Methods of Economics, Economic Theory, Economic Statistics, Macro & Micro Economics - Intermediate, Economic Development of India, Development Theory, etc.

Which is the best subject for BA in Economics?

Ans. There are few admission tests for the BA in Economics from various universities or organisations. The requirements include secondary and higher secondary education with mathematics as their primary subject secured to a minimum of 50%. The most favoured candidates are those with backgrounds in mathematics.

Is Economics a good course?

Ans. Yes, Economics is an amazing course, specially for those candidates who wish to build a career in the finance industry.

Is BA Economics hard to study?

Ans. No, BA Economics is not hard to study, it is a very easy subject. Given that the candidate gives his/ her hard work and full focus in studying the course.

What are the books to prepare for BA Economics subjects?

Ans. Principles of Economics, Principles Of Economics: Principles of Economics (Pearson Series in Economics), Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis, Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, People’s History of India.

How can I take admission in BA Economics?

Ans. To get admission in the course of BA Economics, various colleges use different methods like Entrance Exam or on the Merit basis. Further, to take admission through an entrance test, the candidate needs to prepare as per the BA Economics Entrance Exam Syllabus.

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