JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 34

166.

Surplus in balance of payments leads to _______

A.

Government budget surplus

B.

Increase in foreign reserves

C.

Decrease in foreign reserves

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

167.

When a nation's exports are greater than its imports,________

A.

The net foreign trade is zero

B.

A favourable balance of trade exists

C.

A favourable balance of payment exists

D.

An unfavourable balance of trade exists

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

168.

Inflation is likely to benefit______

A.

Debtors

B.

Persons with back savings

C.

Creditors

D.

Persons who lived on fixed pension funds

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

169.

Which of the following is NOT a character of perfect competition?

A.

Supply and demand are equal

B.

Products are identical

C.

There is perfect knowledge

D.

There is no advertising

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

170.

The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) is a _______

A.

Public limited company

B.

Private authority

C.

Public Corporation

D.

Public Liability company

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.