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ENS612S- ECONOMICS OF NAMIBIA AND SACU COUNTRIES- 2ND OPP- NOV 2023 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVE RS ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS DEGREE
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BECO
COURSE CODE:
ENS612S
SESSION:
JAN 2024
LEVEL:
6
COURSE NAME: ECONOMICS OF NAMIBIA AND
SACU COUNTRIES
PAPER:
THEORY
DURATION:
3 HOURS
MARKS:
100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S)
MODERATOR:
Prof. Tafirenyika Sunde
Mr Pinehas Nangula
Mr Eslon Ngeendepi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the four questions in this paper.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
None
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES INCLUDING THE COVER PAGE.
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Question 1
[25 marks]
a) Describe the structure and instruments of the Namibian money market. [15)
b) Evaluate the effectiveness of these instruments in facilitating short-term financing
and liquidity management in the Namibian economy. Provide examples where
possible.
[10)
Question 2
[25 marks]
a) Can you list the factors contributing to unemployment in Namibia and explain the
adverse effects of high unemployment on the economy?
[15]
b) Consider the global advancements in technology and shifts in job requirements. How
might the Namibian government adapt its educational and training programs to
address skills mismatches and better prepare the workforce for future employment
landscapes? Provide an analysis linking to global economic and technological trends.
[10)
Question 3
[25 marks]
a) Describe the causes and consequences of corruption within a government structure.
[15)
b) How can a nation combat corruption internally, and what roles can international
entities play in supporting the reduction of corruption? Include potential strategies
and policies that can be effective in various governmental contexts.[10)
Question 4
[25 marks]
a) Describe the stages of economic integration, giving examples of economic blocs or
agreements representing each stage.
[15)
b) Analyse the potential challenges and benefits countries might face as they transition
from a Free Trade Area to an Economic Union. Consider factors like sovereignty,
economic policies, and trade barriers in your response.
[10)
The End
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