JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 246

1,226.

If there is an increase in demand without a corresponding increase in supply, there will be a

A.

Rise in price

B.

Shift in demand curve to the left

C.

Fall in price

D.

Shift in supply curve to the right

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,227.

The price of a good rises from N5 to N8 and the quantity demanded falls from 200 to 190 units Over this price range, the demand curve is

A.

Perfectly inelastic

B.

Fairly inelastic

C.

Perfectly elastic

D.

Fairly elastic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,228.

In order to accelerate economic development, a country must

A.

Stimulate her population growth rate

B.

Pursue a high population growth rate

C.

Pursue a rational population policy

D.

Pursue an incremental population policy

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,229.

Utility is the satisfaction derived from

A.

Demand

B.

Production

C.

Distribution

D.

Consumption

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,230.

In economic analysis, a statement is said to be normative if it

A.

Relates to value judgement

B.

Is incorrect

C.

Can be tested scientifically

D.

Is contradictory

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.