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ECS3705 EXAM PACK 2022
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ECS3705EXAM PACK
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Jun/Jul 2021
ECS3705
History of Economic Thought
60 Marks
Duration: 2 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: PROF MR MALEFANE
SECOND: MS K MDINGI
EXTERNAL: MR DCA FRYER
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Answer any TWO of the following three questions. Each question carries an equal total of 30 marks.
1. Write an essay in which you analyse the conceptualisation of wealth during the mercantilist era,
and how mercantilism had an influence on colonialism with reference to Sub-Saharan African
economies. Your essay must be four to six pages long if handwritten or 750 – 1000 words. [30]
2. Based on what you have learned about Socialism and Marxism, which type of Socialism, if any,
would you recommend in African economies and why? Provide your views in an essay format.
Your essay must be four to six pages long if handwritten or 750 – 1000 words. [30]
3. Write an essay on Keynesian economics, in which you explain how the post-Keynesians and New
Keynesians have carried forward the most important elements of Keynes’s message. In your
discussion, also evaluate the relevance of Keynesian economics to Sub-Saharan African
economies. Your essay must be four to six pages long if handwritten or 750 – 1000 words. [30]
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1. Write an essay in which you analyse the conceptualisation of wealth during the mercantilist era,
and how mercantilism had an influence on colonialism with reference to Sub-Saharan African
economies. Your essay must be four to six pages long if handwritten or 750 – 1000 words. [30]
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