JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 207

1,031.

The term 'oil shock' is used to describe a situation in which

A.

The demand for oil exceeds its supply

B.

Oil prices have fallen drastically

C.

The demand for oil is equal to its supply

D.

The supply of oil exceeds its demand

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,032.

Minimum wage legislation will result in

A.

Reduced income

B.

Greater supply labour

C.

Reduced labour productivity

D.

Greater demand for labour

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,033.

A major factor militating against rapid industrialization in Nigeria is

A.

Inadequate skilled manpower

B.

Poor market facilities

C.

Poor transport facilities

D.

Epileptic power supply

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,034.

If children and the aged dominate the population of a country, this results in

A.

A reduction in the importation of capital goods

B.

A fall in the standard of living

C.

An increase in the national income

D.

An improvement in the standard of living

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,035.

The oil-producing area in Nigeria are agitating for special compensation owing mainly to

A.

The high level of poverty

B.

The high level of unemployment

C.

Constant flooding

D.

Environmental pollution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.