ECON 355
Mid-Term Exam
February 23, 1983
Instructor: Prof. D. DeVoretz
Dept. of Economics
Simon Fraser University
Instructions: Answer two questions only in the two hours
allotted.
- What are the economic and
non-economic causes of migration in poor countries? What are the major
positive and negative economic consequences of such movement? Throughout
your discussion please make empirical references to your chosen country’s
plight.
- Explain the demographic
transition model and place your country within the context of this model.
What are the economic consequences of your country’s position within this
three-stage model? What economic and non-economic arguments best explain
the transitional process?
- Explain the development
process in Canada circa 1897-1914, and what lessons may apply to your
country.