Economics of Education — DU B.A. (Hons.) Economics Previous Year Question Papers

1. Answer the following questions : (9+9=18) (a) Explain the concavity of age-earnings profiles in terms of the education level individuals attain and their level of on-the-job training. 2. Providing remedial classes is a better policy intervention than reducing class size to improve students’ learning outcomes. Do you agree with the statement? Explain in the context of the class size debate and the efficacy of remedial classes. India has witnessed a rise in enrolment in private schools despite being benchmarked as high-fee-based schools. However, a good proportion of private schools cater to the very poor. How do you collate these two contradictory statements? Discuss. (18) 4. Answer the following questions : (a) (b) (9+9=18) Critically analyze the role of contract teachers in the Indian education ecosystem. Discuss various biases in the estimation of the education production function 5. Using two examples from Indian school education interventions, critically evaluate how in-kind transfers influence educational uptake and learning outcomes. 6. Write short notes on any TWO of the following : (a) (b) (c) Supply-side interventions to improve educational outcomes Infusion of politics in Indian higher education Role of social identities in shaping educational outcomes in India