Economics KP PMS Paper II 2016

KHYBER PAKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BPS-17) 2016
ECONOMICS PAPER II
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

Notes: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal weight. Keep up to the point and avoid unnecessary /irrelevant details.

Q.1 Discuss briefly at least three socio-economic problems of Pakistan. which you consider to be most serious. What suggestions will you offer to get rid of these problems?

Q.2 The Human Development Index (HDI) s a single comprehensive indicator that can compare the pace of socio-economic development in different countries. Comment on the statement.

Q.3 Pakistan is basically an agrarian economy. Evaluate the issues confronting the agriculture sector development. What measures would you suggest to make this sector vibrant?

Q.4 Appraise the industrial development experience of Pakistan. Discuss the main challenges presently faced by the industrial sector in Pakistan and their implications.

Q.5
a Define inflation and explain the way it is measured.
b Discuss the major sources of inflation in Pakistan.

Q.6
a Compare and contrast Debt-Finance and Equity-Finance as alternative strategies of financing development programs in terms of their short-run and long-run implications.
b Discuss the importance of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan.

Q 7 The practice of Centralized Planning has been generally abandoned after the 1980’s. Discuss the causes for failure of medium-term and perspective planning practice in Pakistan.

Q.8 Write comprehensive notes on the folk wing: a. Globalization and its implications for developing countries like Pakistan. b. Poverty alleviation as the primary goal of development policy.

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