JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 381

1,901.

The most important factor determining the location of the cement industry in Nigeria today is

A.

Capital and government policy

B.

The nature of the product, infrastructure and government policy

C.

Nearness to the market and source of power

D.

 Price of the product and source of labour

E.

Raw materials

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,902.

Deflation is a persistent fall in the general price level and is usually caused by

A.

A reduction in total demand

B.

An increase in government spending

C.

An increase in the money supply

D.

An increase in aggregate demand

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,903.

The most important economic characteristic differentiating commercial banks from other financial institutions is their?

A.

Function as a safe and profitable store place for savings

B.

Role in financing balance of payment deficits

C.

Status as an intermediary between savers and borrowers

D.

Ability to create and destory money

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,904.

The basic principles of cooperative societies are those of

A.

Active participation of capitalist in the affairs of co-operative societies

B.

Worker’s ownership and worker’s control

C.

Sole proprietorship

D.

Partnership

E.

Denying of credit facilities to members

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,905.

Given that the cash reserve ratio is 10 percent, what is the maximum amount of that the banking system can create from an initial cash deposit of N1,000.00?

A.

N100.00

B.

N1,000.00

C.

N9,000.00

D.

N10,000.00

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.