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MECE-104 Assignment Answers 2024-25 – All Questions with Links

MECE-104: Economics of Social Sector and Environment – Assignment Answer Index Below is the complete list of answers for the IGNOU MECE-104 Tutor Marked Assignment for the 2024–25 academic session. This master post links each question to its detailed blog post answer. All responses are written in clear, easy-to-understand language for MA Economics students. 🔷 […]

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Derive the conditions of optimality for buying health insurance in cases of absence/presence of free riders.

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Introduction Health insurance plays a crucial role in protecting individuals from the financial risks associated with medical expenses. However, in both private and public insurance systems, achieving optimal participation and contribution is challenging, especially due to the issue of free riders. In this blog, we will explore the conditions of optimality for purchasing health insurance

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Describe the concept of ‘quasi markets’ in the provisioning of public services.

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Introduction Public services such as education, healthcare, sanitation, and transportation are essential for societal well-being. However, providing these services efficiently and equitably has always been a challenge. Traditionally, governments provide these services due to market failure. In recent decades, the idea of quasi markets has emerged as a way to introduce competition and efficiency into

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Derive the results for the optimal use of renewable resources under the discrete and continuous time frames.

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Introduction Renewable resources like forests, fish populations, and fresh water are naturally replenished over time. However, their overuse can lead to depletion beyond regeneration capacity. Optimal use of renewable resources ensures sustainable consumption without exhausting future supply. This post explores how we can derive the optimal use of renewable resources in both discrete and continuous

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Specify the fundamental challenges of using the non-renewable resources optimally.

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Introduction Non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), minerals, and certain metals are finite in nature and cannot be replenished within a human timescale. The optimal use of these resources is essential to ensure sustainability, intergenerational equity, and economic development. However, managing non-renewable resources optimally comes with several challenges due to market

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Explain how ‘poverty’ is not the sole determinant of malnutrition.

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Introduction Malnutrition is a complex and multifaceted problem that affects millions across the globe. While poverty is often cited as a primary cause, it is important to recognize that malnutrition is not solely driven by economic deprivation. Many other social, cultural, behavioral, and policy-related factors contribute significantly to malnutrition, even in communities where food is

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Discuss the significance of ‘efficiency wage’ in contributing to health and productivity of workers.

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Introduction The concept of the efficiency wage plays a critical role in labor economics, particularly in the context of developing countries. It refers to the idea that paying workers a wage above the market-clearing level can lead to increased productivity, better health, and improved morale. In economies with widespread poverty and undernutrition, the efficiency wage

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Discuss the various situations of ‘market failure’ leading to environmental degradation.

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Introduction Market failure is a situation in which the free market does not allocate resources efficiently, leading to negative outcomes for society. One of the most visible and harmful outcomes of market failure is environmental degradation. Environmental resources like air, water, and forests are often treated as free goods, resulting in their overuse and pollution.

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