DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS I

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Question ONE is compulsory

Answer any other TWO questions

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QUESTION 1

(a) Compare and contrast balanced and unbalanced theories of economic development    (10 Marks)

(b) Explain the concept of leading sectors in economic development (5 Marks)

( c) What are the shortcomings of Ricardian theory of Development (5 Marks)

(d) What are the fundamental conditions of economic progress as outlined in Keynesian theory of development                                                              (5 Marks)

QUESTION 2

Using the two sector model framework, explain the role of agriculture in economic development                                                                                 (15 Marks)

QUESTION 3

(a) What is the rationale for planning in developing economies?   (5 Marks)

(b) What are the basic characteristics of comprehensive planning that are common to developing countries?                                                            (5 Marks)

(c) Explain five reasons for plan failures in developing countries?

(5Marks)          

QUESTION 4

Explain any five factors responsible for differences in economic growth and development between developed and developing countries(15 Marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain the meaning of the following  in economic development

  1. Traditional Economics
  2. Political economy
  • Development Economics
  1. Core values of Development
  2. Objectives of development          (15 Marks)
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