JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 129

641.

The Malthusian theory was concerned about the relationship between

A.

Population growth rates of the rich and the poor nations

B.

Population density and national income

C.

Population growth rate and natural resources

D.

Age distribution of population

Correct answer is C

The Malthusian Theory of Population is the theory of exponential population growth and arithmetic food supply growth.

642.

A policy aimed at enhancing globalization of the Nigerian economy is

A.

Indigenisation

B.

Deregulation

C.

Commercialization

D.

Privatization

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

643.

Long-term funds for investment projects are sourced from the

A.

Money market

B.

Commodity market

C.

Foreign exchange market

D.

Capital market

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

644.

A change in the pump price of petrol in Nigeria has a direct effect on the

A.

Prices of consumer goods

B.

Prices of essential goods

C.

Cost of raw materials

D.

Cost of transportation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

645.

An important contribution of small-scale industries to the Nigerian economy is in the area of

A.

Technological development

B.

Foreign exchange earnings

C.

Raw materials processing

D.

Labour employment

Correct answer is D

Small scale businesses contribute hugely to the economy by means of employment, by engaging people in productive activities in exchange for wages.