JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 245

1,221.

A normal supply curve is usually positively sloped because the relationship between

A.

Price and supply is positive

B.

Demand and price is positive

C.

Supply and price is negative

D.

Price and demand is negative

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,222.

GNP is not a good measure of social welfare because there are unrecorded

A.

Indirect taxes

B.

Social costs

C.

Government subsidies

D.

Transfer payments

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,223.

If the demand curve facing a firm is sharply downward-sloping, the firm is likely to be

A.

A monopolistic competitor as it can have a limited influence on price

B.

A monopolist as it can have a great influence on price

C.

A perfect competitor as it cannot influence the market price

D.

An oligopolist as it can collude with other firms to have some influence on price

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,224.

In a planned economy, the emphasis is on

A.

Public ownership and control

B.

Prices and competition

C.

Individual choices and decisions

D.

Private ownership and control

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.