Reference no: EM133048354
Question 1. Why are similar rates of growth associated with different rates of poverty reduction?
Question 2. "Growth is bad for the poor. They are marginalized from modernization, so inequality rises and even absolute poverty may rise as jobs disappear." Discuss on the validity of this statement.
Question 3. "Poverty/Inequality-reduction programs are bad for growth and redistribution curtails incentive for saving and work." Can this statement be right? How?
Question 4. Define what development means and then differentiate it from economic growth
Question 5. Is there a level of inequality which is acceptable in that it does not endanger unacceptable occurrences of poverty?
Question 6. What are your comments on the four measurements of development in the context of Ethiopian Economy?
Question 7. How does the concept of "capabilities to function" help us gain insight into development goals and achievements? Is money enough? Why or why not?
Question 8. Do you think that there is a strong relationship among health, labor productivity, and income levels? Explain your answer.
Question 9. Can you think of an example of O-ring production from everyday life? Do you think your example is a good metaphor for development problems?
Question 10. Why is the government sometimes a part of the problem of coordination failure rather than the solution? Does this make the problem hopeless? What could be done in this case?