JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 320

1,596.

The main reason for the current programme of privatization and commercialization of public enterprises in Nigeria is to

A.

Reduce public expenditure

B.

Encourage efficiency in the performance of such enterprises

C.

Reduce the number of public enterprises

D.

Raise the prices of goods and services produced by the enterprises

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,597.

The main handicap of sole proprietorship is?

A.

Limited liability

B.

Lack of technical know-how

C.

Low profit margin

D.

Inadequate capital

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,598.

An important function of the retailer is to

A.

Grant credit to the wholesaler

B.

Break bulk and sell products in small units

C.

Reduce cost of distribution

D.

Generate demand for products through advertisement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,599.

A firm with marginal cost equals to its marginal revenue will produce the equilibrium output if it is in

A.

Pure competition only

B.

Pure monopoly only

C.

Monopolistic competition only

D.

Any type of market

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,600.

The demand curve for a normal good will shift to the left if

A.

The incomes of consumers rise

B.

The price of the goods rises

C.

The price of complementary goods rises

D.

Advertising expenditure on complementary goods increase

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.