JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 234

1,166.

The middlemen in the chain of distribution are

A.

Manufacturers and consumers

B.

Wholesalers and retailers

C.

Consumers and wholesalers

D.

Retailers and consumers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,167.

Excess demand inflation can be controlled through

A.

Contractionary fiscal policy

B.

Contractionary trade policy

C.

Expansionary fiscal policy

D.

Expansionary monetary policy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,168.

The primary objective of the NDIC is to

A.

Give protection to the CBN against fraud

B.

Provide regulations guiding the finance houses

C.

Give protection against fraud

D.

Give protection to bank depositors

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,169.

Creeping inflation implies that there is a

A.

Gentle and persistent increase in the general price level

B.

Rapid and persistent increase in the general price level

C.

Gentle but not permanent increase in the general price level

D.

Rapid but not permanent increase in the general price level

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,170.

Liquidity preference refers to the

A.

Needs to borrow money for short periods to meet some temporary crises

B.

Wish to hold more funds for precautionary purpose

C.

Need to increase the money supply in order to lower the interest rate

D.

Demand to hold money as assets rather than as stocks

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.