BECC-114 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BECC-114 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS-II
Structured previous year question paper for BECC-114, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 15 · Sections: 3
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) ECONOMICS (BAECH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BECC-114 : DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS—II
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer the questions from all the Section s
as directed.
Section—A
Note : Answer any two questions from this Section
in about 500 words each. 2×20=40
Q1.What is the relationship between the age - structure of a population and its dependency burden ? Is the dependency burden higher or lower in developing countries ? Why ?
Q2.Discuss Kuznet’s theory of modern economic growth. In what way is Kuznet’s theory different from Rostow’s ? [ 2 ]
Q3.What do you understand by social c apital ?
Q4.Explain the role of norms and the social community in economic development.
Q5.Discuss the dependency theories of underdevelopment. How relevant is dependency theory in the present context ?
Section—B
Note : Answer any four questions from this Section
in about 250 words each. 4×12=48
Q6.Discuss the Kaldor’s model of growth.
Q7.Discuss the efficiency wage theory. What are its limitations ?
Q8.Discuss the theory of comparative advantage.
Q9.How is it different from the theory of absolute advantage ?
Q10.What are the ways in which the state regulates the environmental issues related to externalities ? Explain.
Q11.Explain the concept of network externalities.
Q12.Give an example of network externality.
Q13.Discuss Chenery’s analysis of pattern of development. [ 3 ]
Section—C
Note : Answer both questions from this Section :
Q14.Explain the following :
(a) Clarke-Fisher theory of dev elopment of the tertiary sector
(b) Public good
Q15.Distinguish between the following concepts :
(a) Linear theories of development and structural theories of underdevelopment
(b) Private good s and common property resources 2023 -114 2×20=40 4×12=48 [ 6 ]