JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 159

791.

An economy in which both the public and private sectors contribute to economic growth is as

A.

Feudal economy

B.

Capitalist economy

C.

Socialist economy

D.

Mixed economy

Correct answer is D

A mixed economy is an economic system combining private and state enterprise. This means economic activities in a country are undertaken by both private indiduals and the government.

792.

The labour force of a country is determined by the

A.

Age structure of the population

B.

Geographical distribution of the population

C.

Sex distribution of the population

D.

Number of people available for work

Correct answer is D

The labour force is the sum of persons in employment plus persons in unemployment. Together these two groups of the population represent the current supply of labour for the production of goods and services taking place in a country through market transactions in exchange for remuneration.

793.

If the importation of a commodity is limited to a definite quantity, the trade control measure imposed is

A.

Excise duties

B.

Import duties

C.

Quotas

D.

Tariff

Correct answer is C

Quotas : a limited quantity of a particular product which under official controls can be produced, exported, or imported.

794.

A major determinant of floating exchange rate is

A.

The highest denomination of the currency

B.

An Act of the parliament

C.

The system of government

D.

The forest of demand and supply

Correct answer is D

A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies.

795.

An accurate population census is important in other to

A.

Produce more food for the growing population

B.

Provide employment opportunities for the people

C.

Estimate a country's per capita income

D.

Fast track industrial development

Correct answer is C

Population census helps to forecast the country's economic growth including its per capita income.