Lewis Model: Within the Asian Economic Model, considerable emphasis
is given to the Lewis two-sector model as an approach or framework
to understand industrialization in Asia. What is the essence of
this model, and why is it of relevance to understanding economic
growth in Asia?
Briefly describe the traditional Monocentric Model of Urban Land
Use. How does this model explain the existence of a "Central
Business District" with the tallest buildings in most cities? If
firms and households no longer adhere to the assumptions of the
monocentric model, why is it still useful to study?
Use the Lewis two sector model. Assume a country is in early
stages of development and the you want to help develop the country
using the Lewis two sector model. What would you predict about the
production function before and after development of the
country?
Q2
a. Clearly describe and show using a market model and a firm’s
individual cost curves model how the market demand curve (D) and
the firm’s individual demand curve (d) are different in
monopolistically competitive markets. Which is one is more elastic
and why?
b. What are some examples of barriers to entry/exit? Describe at
least 3
c. Using both a market model and an individual firm’s set of
cost curves, show a monopolistically competitive firm that is
earning positive...
Lewis two-sector model is said to be a good description of
industrialization in East Asia. What is the essence of this model
and what is its relevance to understanding economic growth in
Asia?
Describe the basic technical process of communication (Figure
8.3). Using this model, describe ways managers can overcome the
barriers to effective communication.
Is there extensive empirical evidence supporting the Lewis
two-sector model? Give examples and details on those examples for
the relationship between growth and inequality.