Question 1:

(a) Briefly explain and distinguish between a centrally planned, laissez-faire and mixed economy.

(b) According to you, which kind of economic system is most desirable? Why?

(c) Analyse the public and private sector solutions to the problem of externalities.

Question 2:

(a) What are the basic causes of inflation?

(b) ‘There is a trade-off between unemployment and inflation.' Do you agree with this statement? Justify using appropriate diagrams.

(c) Mauritius is actually facing a problem of high unemployment.

Question 3:

(i) Analyse the main types of unemployment.

(ii) What measures will be taken to remedy the situation?