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.

281.

Surplus in balance of payments leads to _______

A.

Government budget surplus

B.

Increase in foreign reserves

C.

Decrease in foreign reserves

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

282.

When a nation's exports are greater than its imports,________

A.

The net foreign trade is zero

B.

A favourable balance of trade exists

C.

A favourable balance of payment exists

D.

An unfavourable balance of trade exists

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

283.

Inflation is likely to benefit______

A.

Debtors

B.

Persons with back savings

C.

Creditors

D.

Persons who lived on fixed pension funds

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

284.

Which of the following is NOT a character of perfect competition?

A.

Supply and demand are equal

B.

Products are identical

C.

There is perfect knowledge

D.

There is no advertising

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

285.

The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) is a _______

A.

Public limited company

B.

Private authority

C.

Public Corporation

D.

Public Liability company

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.