JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 110

546.

What would be likely to increase inflation in any economy?

A.

Increase in demand

B.

Reduce public spending

C.

Control excessive import

D.

Increase in direct tax

Correct answer is A

Excess demand without a corresponding increase in supply causes inflation.

547.

The curve labeled III illustrate a system of taxation

A.

Regressive tax

B.

Progressive tax

C.

Value added tax

D.

Proportional tax

Correct answer is A

A regressive tax falls as incomes increases while progressive tax rises as income increases. Proportional tax is a flat rate while value added tax is the tax imposed on goods and services at each stage of production.

548.

The curve labeled II illustrates a system of taxation

A.

Proportional tax

B.

Regressive tax

C.

Value added

D.

Progressive tax

Correct answer is A

A proportional tax is a flat rate payment of tax. The same level of tax is paid irrespective of the level of income or wealth.

549.

Isocost and isoquant can be attributed to

A.

Theory of consumer behaviour

B.

Theory of cost

C.

Theory of production

D.

Theory of value

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

550.

All the following are properties of an indifference curves except

A.

It can intersect

B.

It slopes downward from left to right like that of a normal demand curve

C.

As it shift rightward it indicate higher and higher level of satisfaction

D.

It does not intersect

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.