2007 - JAMB Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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A characteristic of the linear production function is that
A
the percentage change in inputs change exceeds output
B
output and all inputs change by the same percentage
C
the percentage change in output is greater than one
D
the percentage change in output is less than one
correct option: b
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If the total fixed cost is the same regardless of output, the average fixed cost will be
A
increasing
B
maximum
C
minimum
D
decreasing
correct option: d
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A persistent rise in the prices of inputs will lead to
A
hyperinflation
B
stagflation
C
cost-push inflation
D
demand-pull inflation
correct option: c
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The monetization policy is an offshoot of
A
NEEDS
B
SAP
C
PAYE
D
MDGs
correct option: a
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A continuous increase in national income accompanied by the structural transformation of all indices is called
A
economic planning
B
economic growth
C
economic reforms
D
economic development
correct option: d
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In a developing economy, productivity is measured by the
A
capital-output ratio
B
output growth rate
C
output-labour ratio
D
output per capita
correct option: c
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The gains from international trade are shared on the basis of the
A
quantity produced of each of the traded goods
B
cost of production of each of the traded goods
C
terms of trade
D
bilateral trade agreements
correct option: b
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One of the ways of correcting a deficit balance of payments is to
A
revalue a country's currency
B
devalue a country's currency
C
increase imports
D
reduce exports
correct option: b
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The main objective of WTO is to
A
help countries with chronic balance of payments problems
B
help debtor nations solve their problems
C
ensure adequate tariff protection for infant industries
D
provide a mechanism for tariff reductions
correct option: d
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The minimum number of shareholders for a joint stock company is
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
7
correct option: d
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