JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 192

956.

A major trading problem facing ECOWAS is

A.

The absence of common currency

B.

Political instability

C.

High poverty level

D.

Non implementation of decisions

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

957.

The OPEC marketing policy of fixing minimum price allows members to

A.

Sell above minimum price

B.

Sell below minimum price

C.

Determine the price and quantity to sell

D.

Negotiate price with customers

Correct answer is A

When OPEC fixes a minimum price for the sale of its products, it enables its members to not sell below the minimum price. This means the members of the organisation can sell at a higher price but not lower than the stated/fixed price.

958.

The population of a country will decrease if

A.

The death rate exceeds the birth rate

B.

Immigration is equal to emigration

C.

The birth rate exceeds the death rate

D.

There is rapid economic growth

Correct answer is A

The population of a country will  drastically reduce if the number of people who die are more than the number of births. 

959.

The active population of a country determines the size of its

A.

Economic resources

B.

National income

C.

Labour force

D.

Gross domestic product

Correct answer is C

The active population comprises of all persons (both male and female) who make up of the labour force that supplies labour for the production of economic goods and services.

960.

Joint-stock companies can raise funds from

A.

The money market

B.

The capital market

C.

Various sources

D.

Government

Correct answer is C

A joint-stock company is a business entity in which shares of the company's stock can be bought and sold by shareholders. They raise such funds from the sales of shares to members through the various sources of business funding.