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Aec 301 Economic Development Question Paper

Aec 301 Economic Development

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Pwani University question papers

Exam Year:2013

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other THREE questions
Question One
a) Distinguish between the following concepts used in Economic Development(10 marks)
i) Economic Growth; Economic Development.
ii) Open Unemployment; Disguised unemployment
iii) Free trade area; common market
iv) Life-sustenance; Self-esteem
v) Low level of living; Low per capita income
b) Outline two Human Development Indices and state their limitations.
i) The quality of Life Index (PQL1) (4 marks)
ii) The Human Development Index (HD1) (4 marks)
c) Although Agriculture is the back born of Kenya, its performance has been dismal
in recent years.
i) What factors have led to agriculture stagnation in Kenya. (4 marks)
ii) Examine the policies the Kenyan government can persue to improve
Agricultural performance. (3 marks)
Question Two
a) International trade is traditionally considered as the engine of growth and
development. However, it has failed to foster export growth in African countries,
why? (9 marks)
b) Which policy would you propose to increase trading among African Countries
and why? (6 marks)
Question Three
The elimination of widespread poverty and growing income inequalities is at the centre
of all development problems of developing countries.
a) What are the Economic characteristics of poverty groups. (8 marks)
b) Examine policy options developing countries can adopt to alleviate poverty and
inequality and highlight the extent to which each is successful. (7 marks)
Question Four
Discuss Rostow’s stage theory of Economic Development and show its relevance to the
Kenyan Economy. Highlight the criticism associated with the theory. (15 marks)
Question Five
a) Explain the vicious circle of poverty and highlight the criticism leveled against it.
(7 marks)
b) In your opinion, does the theory apply in Kenya? Support your answer. (4 marks)
c) Briefly explain the main indicators of Economic Development. (4 marks)
Question Six
The issue of rapid population growth is one of the most pressing problems currently
facing the Kenyan government.
a) What are the economic implication of a rapidly rising population. (8 marks)
b) Examine the policy options the Kenyan government can adopt to curb the
problem giving a critical assessment of East Africa. (7 marks)

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