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.

696.

An upward movement along the same supply curve result in_____________

A.

A decrease in price

B.

An increase

C.

An increase in quantity supplied

D.

A decrease In quantity supplied

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

697.

The effects on the demand for product A caused by a change in the price of product B is Called___________

A.

Joint demand

B.

Cross-elasticity of demand

C.

Elasticity of supply

D.

Competitive demand

Correct answer is A

Joint demand is when the demand for one product is directly and positively related to market demand for a related good or service.  Example computer system and software. You need a software for a computer to function.

If there is change in the price of a computer system, it will affect the demand for software.

698.

Concentrating industries in one place is advantageous because there are gains in terms of____________

A.

Cost economies

B.

Economies of scale

C.

Internal economies

D.

External economies

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

699.

By utility we mean____________

A.

Beneficial

B.

Power of satisfying a want

C.

Advantageous

D.

Consumable

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

700.

From the graph above the consumer will attain equilibrium at point______________

A.

J

B.

K

C.

M

D.

L

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.