M.E.C.E-4
FINANCIAL INSTITURIONS AND MARKETS
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 300 words each). In the case of numerical questions word limits do not apply.
Section A
1) Describe the nature of the financial system in a modern economy giving the important types of constituent institutions, markets and instruments. Explain the concept of flow-of-funds in the financial markets
2) Discuss the Markowitz theory of efficient portfolio selection. How does the Capital Asset Pricing Theory (CAPM) theory build on it?
Section B
3) Critically examine the major theories that have been put forward to explain the term structure of interest rates.
4) Discuss the Black-Scholes formula on derivative pricing.
5) Discuss the concept of leverage for a firm. Discuss the important financial and leverage ratios used. Explain the Merton-Miller theorem.
6) Explain the need for, and role of depository systems in secondary markets. Explain the concept of custodial services.
7) Compare the impact of monetary policy under fixed exchange rates with those under flexible exchange rates.
Submission
For July 2021 session, you need to submit the assignments by March 31, 2022, and for January 2022 session by September 30, 2022 for being eligible to appear in the term- end examination. Assignments should be submitted to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Obtain a receipt from the Study Centre towards submission.
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