JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 319

1,591.

Firms are often set up close to each other in order to take advantage of

A.

Supply or skilled labour

B.

Agglomeration economies

C.

Internal economies of scale

D.

External economies of scale

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,592.

The primary barrier to land reform in developing countries is the

A.

Frequent opposition by the landlords

B.

Realization that output levels might fall

C.

Fear that peasants will be cut off from credit

D.

General contentment with the present arrangement

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,593.

Under the Nigerian Structural Adjustment Programme, the marketing of agricultural commodities in Nigeria has been placed under

A.

The marketing boards

B.

The commodity boards

C.

The river-basin authorities

D.

Private investors and individuals

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,594.

Farmers' income may fall if they produce more cash crops for export because

A.

Foreign demand is inelastic

B.

The price of the crops will rise

C.

Of domestic currency depreciation

D.

Of export duties

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,595.

The type of business finance that entitles the holder to a fixed rate of dividend is

A.

Perferred stock

B.

Common stock

C.

Debenture

D.

Bank loan

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.