JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 286

1,426.

One of the economic problems of Nigeria today arises from

A.

The over utilization of human and natural resources

B.

Unavailability of mineral resources

C.

Inadequate manpower resources

D.

The under-utilization of human and natural resources

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,428.

An important feature of a cartel is that

A.

Members do not reduce price below the cartel price

B.

Each member has a fixed output above which it is not expected to produce

C.

A powerful member fixes the price at which others will sell

D.

Members fix the prices for their products

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,429.

When public enterprises become commercialized, it means that

A.

The product of the enterprises are further subsidized

B.

They are expected to operate with the primary aim of making profits

C.

The government has decided to divest itself of such enterprises

D.

The staff of the enterprises will be laid off

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,430.

The organization which provides credit to help countries achieve short-term balance in their balance of payment is the

A.

Economic Community of West Africa States

B.

International Monetary Fund

C.

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

D.

African Develoment Bank

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.