IGNOU BECC-114 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Describe the three stages of ‘Demographic Transition’. Throw light on demographic transition in developed countries and developing countries.

Q2.Explain the Lewis model of structural transformation. Discuss its limitations and policy implications.

Q3.Critically examine Coase’s theorem with the help of a diagram. Under what assumptions does the theorem work ?

Q4.Discuss the concept of globalisation. What are the major driving factors behind financial globalisation ? Describe the benefits and risks of financial globalisation.

Q5.Explain the Harris-Todaro model of rural- urban migration.

Q6.What are the different types of activities for which credit is demanded ? Discuss the various sources of supply of credit.

Q7.Discuss the different dimensions of social capital. What are some of the limitations of social capital ?

Q8.How does Harrod-Domar model help to explain economic growth across the countries ?

Q9.Describe the characteristics and challenges of labour market.

Q10.What are the different stages of economic development as per Marxian view ? Discuss.

Q11.Write notes on any two of the following :

(a) Malthusian population trap

(b) Tragedy of commons

(c) Multilateral trade agreements

Q12.Distinguish between any two of the following :

(a) Private goods and Public goods

(b) Fixed rate tenancy and Share cropping

(c) Positive externalities and Negative externalities 4x12=48 2266-12