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Eco 217: Technology And Modern Industrial Society Question Paper

Eco 217: Technology And Modern Industrial Society

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Economics And Sociology

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2012

ECO 217: TECHNOLOGY AND MODERN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- Answer any four questions
- All questions carry equal marks

QUESTION ONE
a. Discuss the concepts of appropriate and inappropriate technology. (10mks)

b. What policy recommendations would you give to a particular developing country with respect to choice of technology? (15mks)

QUESTION TWO
a. Discuss the negative consequences of technological dependence. (10mks)

b. What strategies can technologically dependent economies adopt to mini these negative consequences? (15mks)

QUESTION THREE
"Poor choice of technology can worsen this unemployment situation particularly in the developing economies". Basing your argument on the above statement discuss the concepts of job creation and job destruction as a result of technological progress. (25mks)

QUESTION FOUR
a. Examine how distortions in factor prices have resulted into inappropriate choices of technology in developing countries. (10mks)

b. What is the impact of this inappropriate choice of technology on economic development? (15mks)

QUESTION FIVE
a. Define the term "information technology" (5mks)

b. Examine the economic implications of information technology in developing countries. (20mks)

QUESTION SIX
a. Examine some of the major factors that have contributed to Africa's technological poverty and dependence. (15mks)

b. Suggest some remedies that you think can alleviate the situation. (10mks)

Eco 217: Technology And Modern Industrial Society Question Paper

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