JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 147

731.

One of the main achievements of the Economic Commission for Africa is

A.

Eliminating trade restrictions among states

B.

Encouraging transport and communication development

C.

Guaranteeing a steady flow of foreign investment into Africa

D.

Providing the machinery for collaboration on monetary issues

Correct answer is A

The Economic Commission for Africa was established to encourage economic cooperation among its member states (the nations of the African continent). They have achieved this by eliminating barriers to trade among member States.

732.

A fiscal policy instrument that can influence the demand pattern in an economy is

A.

Government spending

B.

Interest rate

C.

Income tax

D.

Tariff

Correct answer is C

An income tax is a tax that governments impose on income generated by businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction. The higher the rate of taxation, the higher the cost of product or service. This will affect the rate of demand.

733.

The relationship between tax rate and income which is relevant to a progressive tax is shown by

A.

Curve X

B.

Curve Y

C.

Curve Z

D.

Curve X and Z

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

734.

The lower half of the diagram indicates

A.

The flow of goods and services

B.

Payments for goods and services

C.

The flow of income

D.

Government transactions

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

735.

A measure for preventing the external value of the naira from falling is for the government to

A.

Increase its spending with foreign reserve

B.

Sell its own currency

C.

Reduce interest rate

D.

Buy its currency with foreign reserve

Correct answer is B

If the naira can be valued to the point where it can compete with other foreign currencies in the foreign exchange market, the value will be high in the international market.