JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 128

636.

In the diagram equilibrium price is:

A.

B.

Po

C.

D.

Indeterminate

E.

between Po and P¹ Diagram P.2

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

637.

The reward on machinery and equipment in the process of production is known as

A.

Profit

B.

Interest

C.

Rent

D.

Wages

Correct answer is B

Capital' - investment in man-made aids to production including buildings, factories, computers. The reward for capital is interest.

638.

One of the functions of ECOWAS is to

A.

Provide funds for infrastructural development

B.

Determine prices of exports

C.

Redistribute income among citizens

D.

Provide employment for citizens of member nations

Correct answer is A

Some of the functions of ECOWAS centers on;

 

- Peace and Security

- Developing Infrastructure

- Policy harmonization (to facilitate trade)

- Good Corporate Governance. 

639.

A deficit balance of payments is measured by subtracting the debits from the credits in the

A.

Current account

B.

Current and capital accounts

C.

Current and escrow accounts

D.

Capital and escrow accounts

Correct answer is B

A balance of payments deficit means the country imports more goods, services, and capital than it exports. The current account + capital account make up the balance of payment account and when the imports exceeds the exports, it becomes a deficit balance of payment.

640.

In a village of 50 persons, 10 immigrated, 25 died and 5 emigrated in year. Determine the total population

A.

10

B.

20

C.

30

D.

50

Correct answer is C

Emigrants are people who move in to settle in a particular region (increasing the new population)

Immigrants are people who move out of a particular region to another place. (Reducing the old place of residence)

 

50 + 10 = 60 new population

 

Less number of dead people and immigrants; = 30

 

 60 - 30 = 30