ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Pakistan Studies)
Faculty of Social Sciences
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Course: Economic Development of Pakistan–I (4659) Semester: Spring, 2020
Level: M. Sc
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1-5)
Q. 1 Discuss in detail the role and importance of agriculture, industry, foreign trade,
transport and communication in economic development of the country.
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Q. 2 On the basis of rather obvious assumptions that more goods and services are
preferred to less, we may consider an increase in real national income as a necessary
condition for an increase in Economic Welfare. But it is not by itself a sufficient
condition. Explain the statement in the light of prescribed study material.
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Q. 3 Discuss the relevant instrumental variables when the objective of a planning model
are;
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a)
To achieve the higher rate of growth
b)
To achieve full employment level in the country
Q. 4 Discuss the prospects and future directions of 6th five year plan.
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Q. 5 Economic development without growth is almost inconceivable. Critically analyze
that growth is possible without development.
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ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 6-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q. 1 Highlight the determinants/factors which slow down the pace of economic
development.
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Q. 2 Discuss the role of Agriculture sector in the development during the 60’s in
Pakistan.
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Q. 3 Identify the role and performance of industrial sector in the economic development
of Pakistan.
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Q. 4 Highlight the general trends of Pakistan’s foreign trade and its role and importance
in economic development.
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Q. 5 Critically analyze the role and importance of monetary and fiscal policy in the
process of economic development of Pakistan.
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