DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Second Semester
ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION
(Upto 2012 13 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the relationship between economics and
education.
2. Explain the role of education in improving productivity.
3. Write a note on education as human capital.
4. Explain the impact of human capital on agriculture.
5. Explain wastage in education.
6. Write a note on education cost and related concepts.
7. Explain the impact of education in improving the quality
of labour force.
8. Differentiate cost in education and economics.
Sub. Code
22
DE-341
2
wk 3
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain in detail the economics of education with
associated concept.
10. Critically examine the influence of education in the
development of economy with suitable example.
11. Explain the ways by which education has its impact on
the earning profile of an individual.
12. How does education is called as production function?
Explain with its significance.
13. What are the measures that you can suggest to prevent
drop outs?
14. Compare the concept of costs with that in education and
economics.
15. Expenditure on education is not an expense but an
investment. Explain your views critically.