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Ird 103 Question Paper

Ird 103

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)

Course Title: Development Concepts and Application

First year first semester

Course code: IRD 103

Time: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
Answer ANY FOUR questions.

1) (a) Explain the costs which economic growth imposes on society. (10marks)
(b) Explain the determinants of economic growth and state how they influence economic growth. (15marks)

2) Adam Smith is regarded as the foremost classical economist and as the father of economic. Discuss the weaknesses of his theory of economic development. (25marks)

3) (a) Explain why developing countries should institute deliberate policies in support of the agricultural sector as a basis of realizing economic development. (13marks)
(b) Discuss the major causes of Africa’s elusive food security. (12marks)

4) (a) What is meant by the term economic planning? (3marks)
(b) Discuss the importance of economic planning. (10marks)
(c) Why has planning in third world countries not been successful? (12marks)

5) Explain the role of the following international partnerships in reducing Kenya’s poverty in 2030
i) World Trade Organization (WTC)
ii) World Health Organization (WHO)
iii) Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
iv) East Africa Community (EAC) (25marks)

6) Discuss the key challenges facing Kenya’s energy sector and suggest appropriate policies to support this industry. (25marks)

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