JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 296

1,476.

One of the techniques for rectifying a deficit balance of payment is

A.

Import promotion

B.

Devaluation

C.

Physical intervention

D.

Borrowing from abroad

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,477.

If national income rises by 6% and population rises by 3%, per capita income will

A.

Rise by 6 percent

B.

Fall by 3 percent

C.

Fall by 6 percent

D.

Rise by 3 percent

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,478.

A glut in the world market for crude oil means

A.

A fall in crude oil production

B.

An excess supply of crude petroleum

C.

A higher crude oil price offered by the buyer

D.

A higher crude oil price demanded by the seller

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,479.

A sustained increase in the production of goods and service in a country is called economic

A.

Development

B.

Growth

C.

Diversification

D.

Planning

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,480.

One of the dangers of the localization of industries is

A.

Residual employment

B.

Mass unemployment

C.

Structural unemployment

D.

Cyclical unemployment

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.