IGNOU MS-03 Economic and Social Environment - Latest Solved Assignment

1. “Issues related to protection of the environment and ecology have received world-wide attention not only in developed countries but also in the developing countries.” In light of the above statement discuss the evolution of environment movement in India.

2. Briefly discuss the significant features of Export-Import policies in the 90s era.

3. Elaborate Nehru-Mahalanobis Model of Growth, one of the major strategies adopted in India from the second five-year plan.

4. “Any activity owned, controlled and managed by the government (Central, State and Local) comes under public sector.” Explain the objectives and scope of public sector in India.

5. Explain the concept of money and kinds of money, also discuss its broad functions.

6. Write short notes on the following:

• Globalization
• Industrial Sickness
• Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Commission
• Merits of Foreign Capital

1. (a) Examine the interaction between Economic Environment and Business Management.
(b) Discuss the relationship between economic and non-economic factors with the help of interaction matrix, giving examples.

2. What is the rationale for private sector development? Critically examine the problems and prospects of privatization.

3. Discuss the merits and demerits of currency convertibility for a developing economy.

4. (a) Briefly discuss the significance and need for financial reforms.
(b) What reforms have taken place in the small scale sector? Discuss with examples.

5. Examine the impact of economic reforms on growth rate of GDP and FDI.

6. Write short notes:
(a) Public Sector in the present scenario
(b) Economic Development
(c) Importance of Balance of Payments
(d) Role of Government.