Aec 301: Economic Development Question Paper
Aec 301: Economic Development
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AEC 301: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE: Wednesday 23rd December, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
QUESTION ONE
Write short notes on the following:
a) Vicious circles of poverty;
b) Reformist strategy of economic development;
c) Economic development;
d) Age of mass consumption;
e) Micro-type development strategies [30 marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) Briefly discuss the O-ring theory of economic development and its application to
income inequality in Kenya. [14 marks]
b) List any six determinants of poverty in Kenya that you know. [6 marks]
QUESTION THREE
a) Compare and contrast the Keynesian and Classical models of economic growth.
[12 marks]
b) Briefly explain the application of each to the study of a developing country.
[8 marks]
QUESTION FOUR
a) With the aid of a well-labeled diagram, discuss the process of economic growth as
explained by Lewis’ theory of economic growth. [12 marks]
b) Briefly discuss any two micro and two macro strategies of economic
development. [8 marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) The Marxian theory of economic development has lost favor with most economic
development policy makers. Why do you think is the case? Explain in detail.
[12 marks]
b) Outline and briefly explain any four strategies employed to alleviate poverty in
Kenya. [8 marks]
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