JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 160

796.

An accurate census figure is an important tool for planners in

A.

Providing employment

B.

Siting industries

C.

Providing social amenities

D.

Allocating resources

Correct answer is D

One of the core reasons behind the compilation of an accurate census figure is to assist the government in the distribution of resources amongst regions.

With census figures, the government can determine what areas are densely or scarcely populated to aid the efficient distribution of resources.

797.

The voting power in cooperative societies is vested on

A.

Management

B.

Members without loan

C.

Shareholders

D.

Members with the highest contribution

Correct answer is C

The following are Some of the features of a cooperative society are:-
1. Voluntary Association
2. Equal Voting Rights 
3. Separate Legal Entity
4. Service Motive

798.

Firms embark on vertical integration in other to

A.

Take over markets formally controlled by other firms

B.

Prevent other firms from entering the market

C.

Reduce advertisement and management cost

D.

Enjoy economies of large-scale production

Correct answer is D

Vertical integration is a strategy whereby a company owns or controls its suppliers, distributors, or retail locations to control its value or supply. The following are some of the reasons for vertical integration

  • Reduce transportation costs if common ownership results in closer geographic proximity.
  • Improve supply chain coordination.
  • Provide more opportunities to differentiate by means of increased control over inputs.
  • Capture upstream or downstream profit margins.

799.

The short-run average variable cost of a firm will rise owing to

A.

The expansion of factory space

B.

The building of new warehouse

C.

An increase in the cost of labour

D.

An increase in the salaries of directors

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

800.

The loading of crude oil at the terminal is an activity in the

A.

Downstream sector of the oil industry

B.

Upstream and downstream sector of the oil industry

C.

Upstream sector of the oil industry

D.

Midstream and upstream sectors of the oil industry

Correct answer is C

The terms upstream and downstream oil and gas production refer to an oil or gas company's location in the supply chain. Upstream oil and gas production is conducted by companies who identify, extract, or produce raw materials.