JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 148

736.

The flow labelled Y refers to

A.

Real income

B.

Factor payment

C.

Factor input

D.

National income

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

737.

The effect of emigration on a country's population is

A.

Decrease in the population

B.

Decrease in job opportunities

C.

Increase in population

D.

Increase in dependency ratio

Correct answer is A

Emigration is the act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another. The effect on the emigrating country is a reduction in the population and labour force and an increase in the population of the new country of residence.

738.

The amount, N4.08 million, shown as balance in the table represents

A.

Terms of payments

B.

Balance on current accounts

C.

Balance of trade

D.

Terms of trade

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

739.

The quality of labour force in Nigeria can be improved by

A.

Establishing more tertiary institutions

B.

Creating sufficient job opportunities

C.

Encouraging the study of science and technology

D.

Establishing more skills acquisition centres

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

740.

A major disadvantage of partnership business is

A.

Difficulty in the transfer of shares

B.

Distrust among members

C.

Limited liability

D.

Large capital outlay

Correct answer is B

Distrust among partners often stems from poor communication, leading to suspicion when none is warranted. This often lead to serious disagreement that may eventually end the partnership.