Economics, Paper II

Do you believe that health, labour productivity, and income levels are all linked? Explain in the light of development models.

What exactly is meant by "Absolute Poverty"? What are the preferred measurements of income poverty among development economists? How do income poverty measures differ from the United Nations Development Program's Multidimensional Poverty Index? Why should we be worried about measuring poverty in emerging countries?

Explain balance of payment position of Pakistan. Also give reasons for disequilibrium in B.O.P. Suggest measures.

Explain import substitution policy and export led growth strategy in Pakistan.

World is moving towards renewable energy and much has been done so far in this perspective whereas the contribution of renewable energy is very low in total energy production in Pakistan compared to Europe and the other parts of the World. What do you think are our shortcomings and how can we improve the renewable energy production in Pakistan?

Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) rose by a solid 68.07 percent in April 2021, demonstrating spectacular growth in industrial output for the third consecutive month in Pakistan. What are the reasons behind such phenomenal growth in LSM in Pakistan? Discuss.

Green economic growth required a paradigm shift. What are the challenges that Pakistan must confront in its attempt to become a green economy? Discuss in details.

According to the findings of a France-based market research firm Ipsos, Pakistan loses more than Rs300 billion yearly due to tax evasion in five economic sectors, with illicit auto lubricants and tyres trade causing the most damage to the exchequer of all. What are the social, economic, institutional and political factors responsible for such huge tax evasions? Discuss.