Economics questions and answers

Economics Questions and Answers

Economics questions and answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME and job aptitude tests or interviews.

686.

The reduction in the value of a country’s currency in relation to the value of the currencies of other nation is known as___________

A.

Deflation

B.

Inflation

C.

Devaluation

D.

Revaluation

Correct answer is C

Devaluation is the official reduction of the exchange value of national currency in relation to the currencies of other countries. It is also the fall in the exchange value of a country's currency in relation to the currencies of other countries.

687.

A  capital market differs from the money market in that in the former ________?

A.

The percentage of interest charged is more

B.

Loan sought is long term

C.

Loan repayment is guaranteed

D.

Loan sought is short-term

Correct answer is B

Basically the difference between the capital markets and money markets is that capital markets are for long term investments, companies are selling stocks and bonds in order to borrow money from their investors to improve their company or to purchase assets. Whereas money markets are more of a short term borrowing.

688.

An economy in which both the public and private sectors contribute to economic growth is a__________?

A.

Socialist economy

B.

Feudal economy

C.

Mixed economy

D.

Capitalist economy

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

689.

The transfer of public share holding in corporations to private enterprise is___________?

A.

Incorporation

B.

Concession

C.

Privatization

D.

Commercialization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

690.

The labour force of a country is determined by the___________

A.

Geographical distribution of the population

B.

Age structure of the population

C.

Number of people available for work

D.

Sex distribution of the population

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.