JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 350

1,746.

If aggregate income is N500.00 and aggregate consumption is N400.00, this means that the average propensity to consume is

A.

0.20

B.

0.80

C.

1.25

D.

2.00

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,747.

The Malthusian theory of population predicts that growth in food production will

A.

Keep pace with population growth

B.

Be at a faster rate than population growth

C.

Be at a slower rate tthan population growth

D.

Be more rapid than population growth in the developing countries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,748.

Deficit financing is mostly facilitated by the existence of

A.

Stock exchange market

B.

Commercial bank

C.

Central bank

D.

Capital market

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,749.

Which of the following is a good example of invisible item on balance of payments account?

A.

Shipping and aviation

B.

Export and imports

C.

Merchandise

D.

Bullion

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,750.

When a nation is experiencing balance of payment surplus, it is in a better position to

A.

Increase its foreign exchange reserves

B.

Increase its liabilities to foreigners

C.

Reduce its foreign exchange reserves

D.

Devalue its national currency

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.