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Econ 140: Contemporary Economic Issues In Africa Question Paper

Econ 140: Contemporary Economic Issues In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Economics And Statistics

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
ECON 140: CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES IN AFRICA

STREAMS: ECON & STAT TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY7/8/2013 11.30 AM- 1.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions

Question one

(a) Clearly distinguish between economic development and economic growth. [6 Marks]

(b) Explain the common characteristics of under-developed economics. [8 Marks]

(c) Explain the major objectives of economic development. [6 Marks]

(d) Explain the measures of economic development. [4 Marks]

(e) Explain the major obstacles to economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.
[6 Marks]
Question Two

(a) Discuss the Kenyan’s problem that explains the reasons for under development in Kenya. [10 Marks]

(b) The economic potential of a country depends on some factors. Explain these factors. [10 Marks]
Question Three

(a) Explain the theory of demographic transition. [8 Marks]

(b) Discuss the role of Agriculture in economic development. [12 Marks]

Question Four

(a) Discuss the role of savings and investment in economic development of Africa.
[10 Marks]

(b) Explain the major economic issues in Africa today [10 Marks]

Question Five

Population can be both a curse and a blessing to economic development. Discuss this statement. [20 Marks]
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