JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 374

1,866.

A shift in the demand curve for commodity when the supply curve is vertical will lead to a change in the

A.

Price only

B.

Quantity only

C.

Quality only

D.

Price and quantity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,867.

In the operation of market forces, the market is in equilibrium at the point where

A.

Demand and supply curve intersect in more than one point provided the market is cleared

B.

The excess in market can be conveniently stored

C.

Excess demand is negative

D.

Demand and supply curves intersect

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,868.

Price can be defined as

A.

A rate of exchange

B.

A medium of exchange

C.

The cost of product

D.

The standard of accounting

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,869.

In the process of shopping, Mr. X whose wages per month does not exceed N200, finds that the price of a commodity he used to purchase with a fixed amount of N200 has risen to N230,. He therefore decides not to buy this commodity at all. Mr. X is thus affected by the?

A.

Substitution effect of a price change

B.

Income effect of a price change

C.

Opportunity cost of a price change

D.

Inflation effect of a price change

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,870.

In the long run a firm will leave an industry if price

A.

Does not cover at at least Average Total Cost

B.

Is not equal to Marginal Cost

C.

Is higher than Average Varriable Cost

D.

Is not at least equal to the minimum of Marginal Cost curve

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.