JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 314

1,566.

Tariff on imports are meant to

A.

Prevent a foreign goods

B.

Discourage exports

C.

Encourage exports

D.

Increase the level of external dependency

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,567.

From which of the following does Nigeria derive trade concessions?

A.

IMF

B.

World Bank

C.

ADB

D.

EEC

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,568.

Devaluation is effective when

A.

Demand for imports is price inelastic

B.

Demand for imports is neutral

C.

Production for export is low

D.

Demand for exports is price elastic

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,569.

It is impossible to satisfy all human wants because

A.

Areas of fertile land are very limited

B.

Oceans and seas limit land space for farming

C.

Resources are not equitably distributed

D.

Available resources are limited

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,570.

Comparative advantage implies that a country will specialize in producing the commodity

A.

With the highest opprotunity cost

B.

For which output per worker is lower than in other countries

C.

With the lowest opportunity cost

D.

For which output per worker is the same with those of other countries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.