Program: BBA Class: 5F

Course Name: Development Economics Duration: 3 hours

Instructor’s Name: Dr. Manzoor Ali Isran Total Marks: 40
Course Code: Date: ___ Fall 2021

IMPORTANT instructions:
 Read all the questions carefully first and then ask for clarifications.
 Assessment related queries will not be entertained after 60 minutes for final assessment after the start of the
exam.
 Marks and word limitation of each question are mentioned at the end of each question.
 Students are not allowed to use any other email ID other than SZABIST.PK
 Students will not use SZABIST logo in final assessment answer sheet.
 Students are responsible and accountable if they will share the question paper with anyone else (Internal or
external).
 Convert the MS Word file into PDF and submit your answer sheet and question paper through email on
these ids; abc@szabist.pk
 Write Name, Registration number, Class & Section, Course Name and Date on the Final assessment answer
sheet.
 This assessment is divided into two Section A which will be conducted on google forms. The time to
complete Section A is 10mins. Section B is comprised of 3 Questions and will be answered by the student
on answer sheet. (Please edit as per your course)
 Any other Point(Add it or remove this point)
 Use of unfair means in assessment will lead to F grade in the course.

Note Attempt all question and each question carry 10 marks.

1. Easter Borserup, Swedish Research and Development Economist argues contrary to Malthusian
population theory, according to which increased population growth and increased population
density acts as dynamic and trigger for economic development. Discuss the main theoretical
formulation of the theory in the context of Third World economic development.

2. In Development Economics literature, the development of agricultural and industrial sector is

considered Zeo-Sum (the gain of one is loss of other).

Discuss the relationship of agriculture in the light of two different theories forwarded by
two prominent economist, Simon Kuznets and T. W. Schultz’s theory of Peasant
Rationality”

3. What is poverty? How it is measured in the light of Multi Poverty Index (MPI) and suggest
measures to minimize it, with some examples from Pakistan and Bangladesh.

4. Globalization driven by market capitalism presented as solution to all the economic problems of
developing countries. Discuss the nexus between globalization and economic development and
discuss the economic processes that promote growth and development, with especial reference
to developing countries.
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