JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 136

676.

In the diagram above, the consumer attains equilibrium at point

A.

G

B.

H

C.

J

D.

K

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

677.

An important function of the price system is to

A.

Ensure that producers' profits remain high

B.

Guarantee full employment of resources

C.

Allocate resources to most productive uses

D.

Protect the economic interests of government

Correct answer is C

The distribution of scarce resources among competing producers is one of the main functions of price mechanism. Those indus­tries which can offer the highest prices for the factors of production are able to attract supplies. 

678.

The graphs illustrate

A.

Joint demand

B.

Derived demand

C.

Composite demand

D.

Competitive demand

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

679.

Fixing price above equilibrium will cause

A.

Demand and supply to remain constant

B.

An increase in quantity supplied

C.

An increase in supply

D.

A decrease in quantity supplied

Correct answer is B

Fixing prices above equilibrium will cause an increase in supply because suppliers will be willing to produce more since they will sell at a high price.

680.

In the table, the income elasticity of clothing is

A.

0.5

B.

2.0

C.

2.5

D.

5.0

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.