JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 328

1,636.

One of the most outstanding disadvantages of cooperative societies as business organization is that

 

A.

True spirit of co-operation is marred by delegated authority

B.

Members show much interest

C.

It is poorly financed

D.

Membership interest is centred on sharing of essential commodities

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,637.

A possible factor which limits the extent of growth of a firm is the

A.

Existence of a monoploy

B.

Bureaucratic delays in decision-making

C.

Use of by-products

D.

Unwillingness to share ownership and control

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,638.

The ordinary partner in a partnership

A.

Takes no active in the management of the business

B.

Has limited liability in case of business failure

C.

Has unlimited liability in case of business failure

D.

Cannot be sued personally on matters relating to the business

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,639.

In a perfectly competitive market, the firm is in long-run equilibrium at the output where

A.

Marginal cost is minimum

B.

Average cost is minimum

C.

Total cost is minimum

D.

Marginal cost revenue is maximum

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,640.

Comparison of the price and output decisions of a perfectly competitive firm with those of a monopolist shows that the

A.

Monopolist charges a lower price than the perfect competitior

B.

Perfect competitior charges a lower price and produces a large output than the monopolist

C.

Perfect competitior produces a smaller output than the monopolist

D.

Monopolist charges a lower price and produces a larger output than the perfect competitor

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.