Bem 2209: Economics Of Education Question Paper
Bem 2209: Economics Of Education
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Mount Kenya University question papers
Exam Year:2016
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2015/2016
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND CURRICULUM STUDIES
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
REGULAR
UNIT CODE: BEM2209
UNIT TITLE: ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION AND PLANNING
DATE: APRIL 2016
TIME :2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : ANSWER QUESTIONS ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.
1. a) Give difinations of the following concepts as used in economics of education;
i) opportunity cost. (2 marks)
ii) Effectiveness. (2marks)
iii) Demand. ( 2marks)
iv) Internal Efficiency. (2marks)
b) Outline four policies which the kenya government is using to enhance equity in provision of university education. (4marks)
c) Education is both an investment and consumption. Explain these two concepts. (4marks)
d) Identify four indirect social cost of education in developing countries. (4marks)
e) Exermine three factors which are likely to lower the demand for private primary education in kenya. (6marks)
f) Give two roles of educational planning in developing countries? (4marks)
2. a) How does poor government planning lead to unemployment? (10marks)
b) In your own views what are the challenges faced by HELB in financing education in kenya?(10marks)
3. a) you are the permanent secretary in the ministry of education and you intend to increase access to secondary education by eliminating regional disparities. Explain the strategies you would use toachieve this objectives. (10marks)
b) Determine the costs and indirect benefits of your degree program. (10marks)
4. a) Explain the term cost benefit analysis as used in education.(8marks)
b) Demonstrate the merits and demerits of cost- benefit analysis in education.(12marks)
5. a) "Education has a crucial role to play in social economic development of any country." Give an illustrated justification of this contention. (12marks)
b) Explain why universities in developing countries are producing graduates that do not fit in many job market. (8marks)
b)
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