JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 208

1,036.

A major advantage of industrialization is that it

A.

Leads to self-reliance

B.

Curbs inflation

C.

Leads to growth and development

D.

Improves the terms of trade

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,037.

Mobility of labour is higher when there

A.

Is a monopoly of jobs in one location

B.

Is intense competition for jobs in the same location

C.

Are alternative jobs in the same location

D.

Are no alternative jobs in the same location

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,038.

The organization whose aim is to solve the trade problems of less developed nations is

A.

UNCTAD

B.

OECD

C.

UNECA

D.

WTO

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,039.

Import substitution policy is used to

A.

Protect local industries

B.

Check government expenditure

C.

Correct the balance of payments problem

D.

Encourage increased volume of trade

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,040.

The exchange rate determined by market forces is known as

A.

Pegged exchange rate

B.

Floating exchange rate

C.

Fixed exchange rate

D.

Dual exchange rate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.