CSS 2025 Economics Combined Papers Past Paper

Paper details

Examination

CSS

Year

2025

Subject

Economics

Paper

Combined Papers

Subject type

Optional

Mode

Subjective

Questions recorded from this paper

These 12 question wordings are transcribed from CSS Vista’s structured Economics past-paper record for CSS 2025.

1. Q2 · Distinction between equilibriumHow can a consumer attain equilibrium under ordinal approach? Also explain the effects (20) of changing income and prices on consumer’s equilibrium in case of normal and inferior commodities.
2. Q3 · Pricing of the factors of productionWhat are the different stages of production? Explain in the light of law of variable (20) proportions using schedule and diagrams.
3. Q4 · National Income AccountingExplain circular flow of national income in two sector, three sector & four sector (20) economy. Discuss the methods by which national income can be measured. Also explain advantages & shortcomings of each method.
4. Q5 · Quantity Theory of MoneyExplain quantity theory of money (QTM) and elaborate significant ingredients for (20) effective monetary policy to accelerate economic growth in developing countries.
5. Q6 · Public FinancingElaborate different canons of taxation. How these canons can be used optimally? (20) Suggest some policy options to maximize tax revenue in a developing country like Pakistan.
6. Q8 · Balance of PaymentsWrite short notes on any FOUR of the following: (5 each) (20) a. Accelerator Principle b. Price Discrimination c. Balance of Payments d. Human Development Index e. Public VS Private Goods
7. Q7 · Economic DevelopmentDifferentiate between economic growth and economic development by discussing (20) traditional and modern measures of growth/development.
8. Q2 · economic planning, governance & InstitutionsCritically evaluate why Pakistan’s economic growth has been inconsistent over (20) the decades. How do political stability and governance quality influence long- term growth prospects?
9. Q6 · Planning Experience of Pakistan: A critical evaluation of the strategy of“Land reforms in Pakistan have been more symbolic than substantive.” Critically (20) examine this statement, with reference to their design, implementation, and outcomes.
10. Q3 · Industrial Development in Pakistan: Early industrialization strategy“Pakistan’s industrial policy has favored protectionism over competitiveness.” (20) Critically analyze this statement with examples from key industries.
11. Q5 · the role of migration and remittances in Pakistan’s economyDiscuss the role of exchange rate policy in stabilizing Pakistan's economy. What (20) are the trade-offs involved?
12. Q8 · Interest Free Banking in PakistanWrite Notes on Any Two of the following (w.r.t. Pakistan): (10 each) (20) a. Digital Transformation and Economic Future b. Foreign Aid vs Foreign Trade Debate c. Interest Free Banking

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