96-Development Economics I (Econ 2071)
96-Development Economics I (Econ 2071)
96-Development Economics I (Econ 2071)
UNITY UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Development Economics I (Econ 2071)
96
WORKSHEET
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This is a test paper you are expected to do on your own. It carries 25 points. The test paper
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exercises in the course material.
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Unity University - College of Distance Education Department of Economics I - 96
1. Explain the National Income Accounting (NIA) of an economy. What are the limitations of
NIA? ( 4 point)
2. What are the defects of PQLI and the Basic Needs approach to the measurement of Economic
development in a country? ( 4 point)
3. List the major exports and imports of developing countries. What are the problems with the
exports and imports of developing countries? (4 point)
4. Explain the views of dependency theory advocates.( 4 point)
5. Compare and contrast the balanced growth with that of the unbalanced growth theory
(4 point)
6. What kinds of policies are required to reduce the magnitude and extent of absolute poverty?
(5 point)