department of Political Science
college of social and management sciences
western delta university
second semester examination 2022/2023 session
POL204 - Foundation of Political Economy time: 2hrs
Answer four (4) questions
Question 1
- Define political economy and discuss the rationale for it's study.
- Discuss the evolution of political economy and explain the scope of political economy.
Question 2
Explain capitalist mode of production and explain the condition necessary for the collapse of the capitalist mode of production.Question 3
Discuss the meaning and nature of multinational corporations and examine how multinational corporation operate in Africa as agents of imperialism.Question 4
Examine the major idea of Paul Baran on economic backwardness and economic growth.Question 5
Discuss the main assignment of the dependency school on development and underdevelopment.Question 6
Write short notes on the following:- Globalization
- Imperialism
- Explain how Nigeria has feared in the question of development.