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Department : Economics
Year : III
Subject :Economics of Development
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Economics Development Model Paper
Third Year B.A. Degree Examination, September/October 2012
Directorate of Distance Education
ECONOMICS
Paper – V : Economics of Development
Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 70/80
Related : Kuvempu University International Economics B.A Question Paper : www.pdfquestion.in/6954.html
Instructions
1) Students who have attended 30 Marks IA Scheme will have to answer for total of 70 Marks.
2) Students who have attended 20 Marks IA Scheme will have to answer for total of 80 Marks.
3) Note : Q.No. (15 or 16) in Section – D is compulsory for 80 marks Scheme only.
SECTION – A
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions. (2×15=30)
1) What is capital formation ?
Explain the different sources of capital formation.
2) Critically examine the Malthusian theory of Economic Development.
3) Explain the role of ‘Deficit finance’ in the development of an economy.
What are its adverse effects ?
4) Examine the Arthur Lewis theory of Surplus Labour.
SECTION – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions. (3×10=30)
5) Distinguish between Economic Development and Growth.
6) Explain the theory of Balanced Growth.
7) Explain the factors Determining Foriegn Aid.
What are the demerits of Foreign Capital ?
8) Explain the Critical Minimum Efforts Theory.
9) What is development planning ?
Explain the necessity of planning in Economic Development in LDCS.
10) Explain Rostow’s stages of Economic Growth.
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions. (2×5=10)
11) Write a note on Human development Index. (HDI)
12) What i s “Surplus Value” ?
13) Write a note on the characteristics of under development.
14) Write a note on the Role of Technology in Economic Development.
SECTION – D
IV. Compulsory question for 80 Marks Scheme only. (1×10=10)
Answer any ONE of the following questions.
15) What is Economic Development ?
How can Economic Development be measured ?
April 2015
Section – A :
I. Answer any Two of the following questions
1. Explain the determinants of economic development.
2. Critically examine Adam Smith’s theory of Economic Development.
3. Define Human capital Formation. Explain its importance and problems.
4. Critically examine Arther Lewis theory of surplus labour.
Section – B :
II. Answer any THREE of the following
5. Explain the features of under developed countries.
6. Briefly analyse the sources of capital formation.
7. Write a note on capital out put ratio (COR) and explain the determinents of capital out put ratios.
8. Critically examine the Schumpeter’s theory of development.
9. Explain the theory of demographic transition.
10. Explain the vicious circle of poverty.
Section – C :
III. Answer any TWO of the following:
11. State the obstacles of economic development.
12. Briefly explain the importance of foreign aid.
13. What are the objectives of man power planning.
14. Explain the role of Deficit financing.
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only:
15. Distinguish between economic growth and economic development.
16. Briefly explain the W.W. Rostow’s stages of economic growth.
International Economics
Section – A :
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×15=30)
1) Critically examine the comparative cost theory
2) Discuss the arguments for and against the policy of protection.
3) Explain the causes of disequilibrium in the balance of payments suggest the corrective measures.
4) Examine the achievements and failures of IMF.
Section – B :
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions : (3×10=30)
5) Explain the distinguishing features of international trade.
6) Discuss different concepts of terms of trade.
7) Illustrate the effects of tariffs.
8) Discuss the arguments for and against the fixed exchange rate.
9) Examine the purchasing power parity theory.
10) Explain the objectives and functions of World Bank.
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×5=10)
11) Write a note on absolute advantage theory.
12) Comment on the gains from trade.
13) Mention the effects of Customs Union.
14) Write a note on SAARC.
SECTION – D
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only.
Answer any ONE of the following : (1×10=10)
15) Discuss the merits and demerits of free trade policy.
16) What are MNCs ? Write down their merits and demerits.