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.

271.

Inflation can be curbed by ______

A.

Deficit budget

B.

Paying higher wages

C.

Increased aggregate demand

D.

Reducing aggregate demand

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

272.

Which of these is not a cause of high population growth in Nigeria?

A.

Improved hygiene

B.

Reduction in death rate

C.

Family planning unit of Nigeria

D.

Increased birth rate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

273.

An economic problem arises when________

 

A.

Sellers are few

B.

Scarcity and choices are involved

C.

Buyers are many

D.

Money is in short supply

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

274.

If the price of a commodity falls and the quantity purchased does not rise, the commodity can be described as_______

A.

Scarce

B.

Normal

C.

Superior

D.

Inferior

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

275.

In a free market economy. the rationing of scarce goods is done principally by_______

A.

Consumers

B.

The government

C.

The price mechanism

D.

All of the above

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.