JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 230

1,146.

A deficit budget can be used to

A.

Stimulate recovery from a trade depression

B.

Protect the economy from inflation

C.

Starve the economic of funds for economic development

D.

Provide measures to remedy the balance of payments

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,147.

ECOWAS has taken a giant step towards economic integration by

A.

Presenting a united front against foreign economic exploiters

B.

Introducing a common currency for travellers

C.

Holding frequent meeting at various state capitals

D.

Increasing economic stability among member states

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,148.

One of the major criticisms of the 1992-1968 National development Plan was that

A.

It failed to incorporate lessons gained from earlier plans to enhance its efficiency

B.

It came too quickly after the country's indepedence

C.

Planned expenditure was based too heavily on expected earnings from crude oil

D.

Its execution was based largely on foreign sourced financial resources

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,149.

Import substitution aims at

A.

Substituting agricultural products with industrial ones

B.

Substituting imports with agricultural exports

C.

The diversification of industries

D.

Improving the balance of payments

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,150.

Which of the following yields more revenue to Nigeria?

A.

Value added tax

B.

Royalties

C.

Indirect tax

D.

Direct tax

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.