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Economy & DevelopmentEXAMINEYear 2016Sec A | 125 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
“Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare.”
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Inclusive development, globalization, technology as enabler, sustainable subsistence, poverty, shared spaces vs conflicts.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Innovation & Growth, Schumpeterian Economics, R&D Investment
Recurring Theme Trend: “Innovation & Growth”
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