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Educ 422-411 - 024 Exam

The document outlines the examination structure for the Economics of Education and Planning course at Kenya Methodist University, detailing the questions and topics to be covered. It includes discussions on human capital, societal needs in education, educated unemployment, educational planning challenges, and the importance of data in school management. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of education in socio-economic development and strategies for equitable education in arid regions.

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Educ 422-411 - 024 Exam

The document outlines the examination structure for the Economics of Education and Planning course at Kenya Methodist University, detailing the questions and topics to be covered. It includes discussions on human capital, societal needs in education, educated unemployment, educational planning challenges, and the importance of data in school management. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of education in socio-economic development and strategies for equitable education in arid regions.

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KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3RD TRIMESTER 2021 [FT] EXAMINATION


SCHOOL : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 422/ 411/024
UNIT TITLE : ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION AND
PLANNING
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
 Answer Question One and any other Two Questions.

Question One
a) Discuss the concept of human capital and human capital theory.
[5 Marks]
b) Explain how education can be geared to meeting societal needs.
[5 Marks]
c) Discuss any five measures to alleviate the problem of educated
unemployment in Kenya.
[5 Marks]
d) Elucidate the hurdles faced by educational planners in financing
education system in Kenya.
[5 Marks]
e) Explain reasons as to why one requires to study economics of education.
[5 Marks]
f) Explain five ways in which as an economist you can measure internal
efficiency of an education system.
[5 Marks]

EDUC 422-411-024/Page 1 of 2
Question Two
a) Discuss factors that affect efficiency in an education system
[10 Marks]
b) Explain the determinants of demand and supply for education.
[10 Marks]

Question Three
a) Discuss any two approaches to educational planning giving their
advantages and disadvantages
[10 Marks]
b) Discuss importance of data in school management.
[10 Marks]

Question Four
a) Justify the rationale for educating women in relation to the political, social
and economic growth of a country.
[10 Marks]
b) Assuming you are the county director of education in a county located in an Arid
and Semi-Arid area. State and explain five strategies you would apply to ensure
equity in education in the area.
[10 Marks]
Question Five
Evaluate the contribution of education to socio-economic development.
[20 Marks]

EDUC 422-411-024/Page 2 of 2

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