1. Distinguish between economic growth by modern sector enlargement, modern sector enrichment and traditional sector enrichment. For each of the three cases, show what happens to absolute poverty and to relative inequality, using a precise measure of each.
2. What are the characteristics of the poor?
3. Read the case study 8 (p. 425), and answer the following question: Although Progresa/Oportunidades has been successful in Mexico, why might a similar program not work elsewhere?
4. Read the case study 12 (p. 663), and answer the following question: What are the key ingredients of Taiwan's successful entry into world markets? What lessons can other developing countries draw from Taiwan's experience with global markets?
The case study discusses some of the key Factors of Taiwan's success in global markets. The case study focuses mostly on economic variables but social variables (such as the work ethic, somewhat relegated under "other Factors" in the case study) should be mentioned in lectures
5. Read the case study 5 (p. 264), and answer the following question: Compare and contrast the similarities and the differences in the development experience of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. How did the economic development policies followed by the two countries differ?