JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 369

1,841.

Economic development is defined as

A.

Positive change plus growth

B.

Avalibility of more goods and services

C.

Outward shift of the production possibility curve

D.

Growth in the national income

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,842.

For the improvement of the welfare of a people, a high production level is not enough because

A.

The have-nots deserve more than a fair share

B.

Equitable distribution is necessary

C.

Production efficiency is vital

D.

Savings in the country must be guaranteed at more than 50 percent of income earned

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,843.

Frictional unemployment

A.

Is total unemployment minus structural unemployment

B.

Occurs when the unemployed are persons with specific training

C.

Occurs when the number of job seekers exceeds the number of vacancies

D.

Occurs when people are changing jobs

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,844.

The difference between personal income and personal disposal income is

A.

Personal income tax

B.

Investment income

C.

Personal savings

D.

Consumption expenditure

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,845.

Capital consumption allowance refers to

A.

Personal consumption expenditure

B.

Indirect business taxes

C.

Depreciation of capital equipment

D.

Expenditure on capital equipment

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.