JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 152

756.

One of the goals of development plans in Nigeria is to

A.

Increase the profitability of multinational businesses

B.

Improve the country's GDP

C.

Achieve higher standard of living for the citizens

D.

Deregulate the economy

Correct answer is C

Nigeria economic development plan is aimed at creating and maintaining a strong, vibrant local economy that will improve the standard of living of its citizens. This is done by putting in place policy direction for economic growth, and identify strategies, programs, and projects to improve the economy.

757.

An example of an expansionary fiscal policy action is

A.

Decrease in the corporate profit tax rates

B.

Decrease in welfare payments

C.

Purchase of government securities

D.

Decrease in the bank rate

Correct answer is A

Expansionary fiscal policy is when the government expands the money supply in the economy using budgetary tools to either increase spending or cut taxes—both of which provide consumers and businesses with more money to spend. Cutting down on tax rates would mean higher profits for businesses. This is done to increase the supply of money in the economy.

758.

X, Y and Z are the only three consumers of a commodity. Their respective demand schedules for the commodity are as given above. The market demand curve for the commodity cuts the quantity axis when quantity is

A.

75 units

B.

35 units

C.

7 units

D.

Not determinable from the schedules except when graphed

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

759.

A tax on land will ultimately fall

A.

Partly on agents and users

B.

Entirely on users

C.

Entirely on owners

D.

Partly on users and owners

Correct answer is C

The seller is responsible for the maintenance of the property, any repairs and for paying property taxes and insurance, the same as any landlord. 

760.

If CBN reduces money supply, the interest rate will

A.

Fluctuate

B.

Rise

C.

Fall

D.

Remain unchanged

Correct answer is B

The interest rates will be high if CBN reduces money supply. This is done to discourage borrowing and control the flow of money in the economy. It is mostly done when there is excess money in circulation. CBN would raise the interest rates to discourage borrowing and encourage savings and investments, thereby mopping out the excess money in circulation.