JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 233

1,161.

As a firm increases its output, the average fixed cost

A.

Tends to rise continuously

B.

Remains constant

C.

Rises and then falls

D.

Tends to decreased continuously

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,162.

Improved labour efficiency can be measured by

A.

An increase in output-input ratio

B.

An decrease in output-input ratio

C.

The constancy of input-output ratio

D.

An increase in input-output ratio

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,163.

The Malthusian theory of population growth is often said to be

A.

Ambiguous

B.

Oversimplified

C.

Pessimistic

D.

Optimistic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,164.

The equilibrium wage in an economy is determined by the

A.

Public service

B.

Worker's union

C.

Rate of inflation

D.

Supply and demand for labour

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,165.

If the growth rate of available resources continuously outpaces that of the population, a country will eventually experience

A.

Maximum population

B.

Under-population

C.

Over-population

D.

Optimum population

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.