JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 377

1,881.

A production possibility curve shows

A.

How much of the resources of society are used to produce a particular commodity

B.

The rate of inflation

C.

The rate of unemployment in the economy

D.

The various combinations of two commodities that can be produced

Correct answer is D

The production possibility frontier (PPF) is a curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two goods, given a set of inputs consisting of resources and other factors. The PPF assumes that all inputs are used efficiently.

1,882.

An nation's distribution of income shows

A.

The value of all goods produce in the economy

B.

How income is divided among different groups

C.

Where the economy system is on its production possibility curve

D.

The consumption behaviour of the people

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,883.

Which of the following strategies will provide more employment opportunities for Nigerians

A.

Investment in social services

B.

Industrialization

C.

Economics planning

D.

Eradication of illiteracy

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,884.

The difference between the Gross Domestic Product and the Gross National Product is

A.

Allowance for total depreciation

B.

Total interest payments

C.

Total tax and interest payments

D.

Net income from aboard

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,885.

Which of the following methods is most likely to lead an economy?

A.

An increase in wages and profits

B.

An increase in consumer demand

C.

A greater fraction of national Product going into investment

D.

A countinuous rise in bank loans

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.