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Eco 318: Development And Population Question Paper

Eco 318: Development And Population

Course:Development And Population

Institution: University Of Kabianga question papers

Exam Year:2017

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS)

ECO 318: DEVELOPMENT AND POPULATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question ONE and ANY OTHER THREE

QUESTION ONE

a) Explain how poverty may lead to environmental degradation. (10 Marks)

b) Explain the major goals of economic development being implemented in your country. (8 Marks)

c) Give reasons why we should be so concerned about unemployment and under employment in Kenya.( 7 Marks)

QUESTION TWO

a) Explain this phrase “The higher the population, the higher the labour supply.” (5 Marks)

b) Discuss the view that foreign aid hinder rather than help the developing countries. (10 Marks)

QUESTION THREE

a) i) Differentiate between economic growth and economic development. (4 Marks)

ii) Assess the benefits of economic growth.(6 Marks)

b) Explain briefly the various stages of economic development according to W.W.Rostows.(5 Marks)

QUESTION FOUR

a) Explain how population growth, poverty and Land pressure are interrelated. (9 Marks)

b) Most development economist now seem to agree that the level and rate of growth of gross domestic product and per-capita income do not provide sufficient or accurate measure of a country's development. Give your views on the statement. (6 Marks)

QUESTION FIVE

a) Critically explain Malthusian theory of population. (10 Marks)

b) Assess the factors that may cause variation in economic activity rates.(5 Marks)

Eco 318: Development And Population Question Paper

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