JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 226

1,126.

A country is said to have absolute advantage when she

A.

Has a higher opportunity cost in the production of a good

B.

Can sell to other countries without buying from them

C.

Can produce more of any good with fewer resources

D.

Has a lower opportunity cost in the production of good

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,127.

Fiscal policy is the government's plan to control aggregate demand by manipulating

A.

the Demand and supply of money

B.

Revenue and expenditure

C.

Tastes and preferences of consumers

D.

The structure of production and employment

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,128.

The difference between birth and death rates of a given population is referred to as the

A.

Mortality rate

B.

Fertility rate

C.

Natural growth rate

D.

Linear growth rate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,129.

Government's involvement in agricultural business in Nigeria is most manifested in the

A.

Establishment of farm settlements in each state of the federation

B.

Establishment of credit guarantee scheme for small-scale farmers

C.

Formation of farmers' cooperative societies

D.

Procurement and distribution of fertilizers

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,130.

The labour force in Nigeria falls between the ages of

A.

18 and 45

B.

18 and 55

C.

18 and 30

D.

18 and 60

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.