JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 288

1,436.

Counter trading is an international arrangement whereby

A.

Goods and services are exchanged in a manner similar to barter

B.

Goods and services are sold on the counter

C.

Crude oil is sold to a foreign country

D.

Goods are shipped to countries on which the United Nations has placed a trade embargo

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,437.

Both in the short run and in the long run, a firm maximizes its profits when

A.

MC = MR

B.

AC = MC

C.

AVC = AC

D.

MC = AVC

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,438.

Which of the following classes of goods accounts for largest proportion of Nigeria's imports?

A.

Food and animal products

B.

Consumers goods

C.

Chemicals

D.

Machinery and transport equipment

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,439.

If y represents the income earned by workers in a factory, find the range of their income which satisfies the following inequality: 4Y - 300 > 500

A.

Y > 300

B.

Y > 250

C.

Y > 200

D.

Y > 150

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,440.

The most important factor ensuring economic development is the

A.

Effective mobilization of domestic savings

B.

Presence of foreign capital

C.

Formulation of appropriate government policies

D.

Attraction of foreign aids and grants

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.