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MASTER OF ARTS (ECONOMICS)

(MEC)

Term-End Examination

December, 2023
MEC-108 : ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL SECTOR AND
ENVIRONMENT

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer questions from both Sections as per

instructions.

Section—A

Note : Answer any two questions from this Section

in about 500 words each. 2×20=40

1. Discuss the limitations of Coase theorem.

2. Examine the tenability of education production

function.

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3. Derive the conditions required under the

Grossman model for investment health to be

optimum.

4. Discuss any two theories of CPRs in alternative

scenarios.

Section—B

Note : Answer any five questions from this Section

in about 250 words each. 5×12=60

5. Briefly outline why there is a need to regulate

the education sector.

6. Indicate the efficacy of informal regulations on

environmental pollution.

7. Define the concept of Sustainable Development

(SD) as enunciated by Brundtland Commission.

8. State the basic features of renewable resources.

9. Outline the basic features of different types of

health services.
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10. Briefly outline how poverty is not the sole

determinant of malnutrition.

11. Specify the budget equation for education

provision by type of institution.

12. Illustrate Commoner’s application of the IPAT

framework to agriculture.

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CPR

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5×12=60

(SD)

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IPAT

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