BA Economics subjects : Semester Wise Subject List & Books

BA Economics is a 3-year under-graduation course which can be pursued by students after completing their Class 12 from a recognized board of India. BA Economics is one of the specializations of Bachelor of Arts which requires a minimum percentage of 45% in Class 12 for admission in most colleges of India.

BA Economics Subjects are generally include 14 core courses, 8 elective courses, and 4 skill & ability enhancement courses, which is covered into 6 semesters in 3 years. Most colleges follow learning outcome-based approach, graduate attributes, program objectives, and evaluation schemes for better learning of students.

Most admissions to BA Economics courses are based on merit, but some popular colleges may also ask for entrance exam scores for accepting admission. BA Economics course is popular among UPSC preparing students and provide an edge over preparation.

How many semesters are there in BA Economics?

There are a total of 6 semesters covered in 3-year duration in BA Economics course which may differ for different colleges in India. Each semester is divided into core courses, discipline specific electives, general electives, career enhancements and ability enhancements courses. BA Economics course is distributed in approximately 148 credits from each course in many colleges of India.

The following table shows a general overview of the BA Economics syllabus provided in most government and private colleges of India.

BA Economics Subjects Particulars	BA Economics Subjects Details
Core Courses	14 (6 credits each)
Discipline Specific Electives	4 (6 credits each)
Generic Electives	4 (6 credits each)
Skill Enhancement Courses	2 (4 credits each)
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses	2 (4 credits each)

Note - The information above is taken from official sites and may vary.

BA Economics: Core Subjects List

There are 14 core subjects under BA Economics course which is compulsory for all students. The core subject list and numbers may vary for different colleges in India. Students can check a general overview of the core courses in BA Economics Subject taught in most colleges of India in the following table.

BA Economics Semesters	Core Subjects Topics
BA Economics Semester 1	·       Mathematical Methods for Economics I ·       Introductory Micro -economics
BA Economics Semester 2	·       Mathematical Methods for Economics II ·       Introductory 2 Macroeconomics
BA Economics Semester 3	·       Intermediate Microeconomics I ·       Intermediate Macroeconomics I ·       Statistical Methods for Economics
BA Economics Semester 4	·       Intermediate Microeconomics II ·       Intermediate Macroeconomics II ·       Introductory Econometrics
BA Economics Semester 5	·       Indian Economy I ·       Development Economics I
BA Economics Semester 6	·       Indian Economy II ·       Development Economics II

Note - The information above is taken from external sites and may vary.

BA Economics: Elective Subjects List

There are 8 complusory elective courses which is chosen from a list of elective courses provided in BA Economics course in most colleges of India. The elctive subject list and number may vary for different colleges in India. Students can check some of the BA Economics elective subjects provided in colleges of India from the following table.

BA Economics Subjects Types of Electives	BA Economics Elective Subjects
General Elective	·       General Elective I ·       General Elective II
Discipline Specific Elective	·       Game Theory ·       International Trade ·       Public Economics ·       Financial Economics ·       Applied Econometrics ·       Economic History of India (1857-1947) ·       Political Economy I ·       Economics of Health and Education ·       Environmental Economics ·       Open Economy Macroeconomics ·       Money and Financial Markets ·       Comparative Economic Development (1850- 1950) ·       Law and Economics ·       Political Economy II
Skill Enhancement Courses	·       Data Analysis ·       Research Methodology ·       Contemporary Economic Issues
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses	·       Art of Communication ·       Environmental Science

Note - The information above is taken from external sites and may vary.

BA Economics: Elective Subjects in Top Colleges

As mentioned earlier, BA Economics subjects have different electives in different colleges of India. There are two types of elective courses such as general elective and discipline specific elective. Students can check the general elective course topics for BA Economics course in best colleges of India from the following table.

BA Economics Best Colleges	General Elective Subjects
Hansraj College	·       Introductory Microeconomics ·       Introductory Macroeconomics ·       Data Analysis ·       Money and Banking ·       Indian Economy I ·       Economic History of India ·       Public Finance ·       Indian Economy II ·       Global Political Economy ·       Game Theory
St. Xavier’s College Mumbai	·       Advanced Macroeconomics ·       Macroeconomics: Theory and Practice ·       Economic Development: Policy & Applications ·       Introduction to Political Economy ·       International Finance: Theory & Policy ·       Mathematical Techniques for Economics ·       Indian Financial Markets
Miranda House	·       Introductory Microeconomics ·       Introductory Macroeconomics ·       Money and Banking ·       Global Political Economy
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	·       Introductory Microeconomics ·       Introductory Macroeconomics ·       Money and Banking ·       Global Political Economy
Kirori Mal College	·       Introduction ·       Consumer Theory ·       Production and Costs ·       Perfect Competition ·       Financial markets: Introduction ·       Interest Rates ·       Central Banking and Monetary policy

Note - The information above is taken from external sites and may vary.

BA Economics: Popular Books and Authors

Some of the most popular books taught and studied by students in most colleges of India for BA Economics courses along with their authors are: 

BA Economics Popular Books	Author Name
Mathematics for Economic Analysis	Sydsaeter, K., Hammond, P
Microeconomics	Bernheim, B., Whinston, M
Principles of Economics	Mankiw, N
Mathematics for Economic Analysis	Sydsaeter, K., Hammond, P
Macroeconomics	Blanchard, O.
An Introduction to Game Theory	Osborne, M.
Indian Economy	Misra & Puri
Development Economics	Debraj Ray

Note - The information above is taken from external sites and may vary.

Distance BA Economics Syllabus

Here are some of the best Distance BA Economics colleges in India along with their course fees.

Distance BA Economics Colleges in India	Total Tuition Fees (annually)
IGNOU	9,600 - 12,000
University of Madras	16,710
University of Mumbai	17,460
NSOU Kolkata	9,900
Tamil Nadu Open University	3,000

Note - The information above is taken from external sites and may vary.

BA Economics Subjects in Best Colleges

The following table shows detailed syllabus link for BA Economics course which is taught in best colleges of India.

Best BA Economics Colleges in India	BA Economics Syllabus
Hansraj College	BA Economics Syllabus
St. Xavier’s College	BA Economics Syllabus
Miranda House	BA Economics Syllabus
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	BA Economics Syllabus
Kirori Mal College	BA Economics Syllabus I  BA Economics Syllabus II
Hindu College	BA Economics Syllabus
Loyola College	BA Economics Syllabus

Note - The information above is taken from external sites and may vary.

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