JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 307

1,531.

The basic idea behind brand differentiation under an imperfect market arrangement is to

A.

Stimulate demand for rival products

B.

Create demand for the particular product

C.

Enable the product penetrate the market

D.

Enable the product to complete with others

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,532.

A debenture share entitles its holder to

A.

Participate in the annual general meeting of the company

B.

Share in the dividends declared

C.

Receive a fixed interest on sums invested

D.

Have a representative on the Board of Directors

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,533.

Elasticity demand is an effective tool in the hands of a producer in that it enables him

A.

Raise his profit and lower his costs

B.

Discourage buyers from cheating

C.

Determine what he will produce

D.

Set his price to maximize his profit

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,534.

Production is said to be completed when

A.

Goods and services reach the consumers

B.

Prices of goods and services are determined

C.

Goods are sold to the wholesaler

D.

Goods are packaged

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,535.

A demand which is positively related to price is true of

A.

Normal goods

B.

Giffen goods

C.

Ostentatious goods

D.

Capital goods

Correct answer is A

In economics, normal goods are any goods for which demand increases when income increases, and falls when income decreases but price remains constant, i.e. with a positive income elasticity of demand.