JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 169

841.

The main function of NNPC is to

A.

Oversee the development of the oil sector

B.

Develop the oil producing area

C.

Fix the price of products

D.

Ensure regular supply of products

Correct answer is A

NNPC has sole responsibility for upstream and downstream developments, and is also charged with regulating and supervising the oil industry on behalf of the Nigerian Government.

842.

Agricultural production in Nigeria is constrained by

A.

Ineffective use of stabilization measures

B.

Inadequate demand

C.

Poor implementation of policies

D.

Balance of payments deficits

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

843.

The import substitution strategy of industrialization is to encourage

A.

Domestic production

B.

Large-scale production

C.

Importation

D.

Exportation

Correct answer is A

Import substitution, also referred to as import substitution industrialization (ISI), is a set of policies that addresses the developmental concerns of structurally deficient economic countries. As the name suggests, the ultimate goal of ISI is to promote a country’s economic industrialization by encouraging domestic production and discouraging imports of consumer goods.

844.

A country embarks on deficit financing in order to

A.

Increase revenue

B.

Reduce aggregate demand

C.

Curb inflation

D.

Stimulate investment

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

845.

An indicator of growth in an economy over a period of time is the

A.

GDP gap

B.

GDP at factor cost

C.

GDP at market price

D.

GDP deflator

Correct answer is C

To see economic growth there needs to be an increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This can occur through an increase in consumer spending or an increase in products produced. This is known as GDP at market price.