JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 261

1,301.

One problem in the marketing of agricultural products in Nigeria is

A.

The seasonal nature of the commodities

B.

High price of the commodities

C.

The changing tastes of consumers

D.

Inadequate storage facilities

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,302.

The concept of privatization presupposes

A.

Efficiency

B.

Marketing trade

C.

Indigenization

D.

Foreign trade

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,303.

A distinguishing characteristic of cooperative societies is that voting power depends on the

A.

Number of shares held

B.

Status of the member

C.

Equality of members

D.

Management's decision

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,304.

At the point where the marginal revenue of a monopolist is equal to zero, its total revenue will be

A.

Falling

B.

Rising

C.

Equal to zero

D.

Maximum

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,305.

The short-run equilibrium in a perfectly competitive market requires that

A.

Marginal cost be equal to total revenue

B.

Marginal cost and marginal revenue be equal

C.

Costs are mutually determined by buyers and sellers

D.

The marginal cost curve cuts the total cost curve

Correct answer is B

 In the short run, equilibrium will be affected by demand. 

A short run competitive equilibrium is a situation in which the price is such that the total amount the firms wish to supply is equal to the total amount the consumers wish to demand.