JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 382

1,906.

Gresham's law in economics shows that

A.

Bad money drives good money out of circulation

B.

Good money drives bad money out of circulation

C.

Gold must be available to maintain the value of paper money

D.

The price level varies directly with the quality of money

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,907.

Which of the following is used by the Central Bank to control the rate of interest?

A.

Bill of Exchange

B.

Banker's order

C.

Fixed deposit account

D.

Open market operation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,908.

To control inflation, the monetary authorities of a country can

A.

Reduce taxes

B.

Advise government to increase its expenditure

C.

Engage in expansive monetary policy

D.

Engage inrestrictive monetary policy

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,909.

The Nigeria Bank for Commerce and Industry is?

A.

A commercial Bank

B.

A developmment bank

C.

An industrial bank

D.

A merchant bank

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,910.

The economic goal of public utilities is to

A.

Maximize profit

B.

Expand assets

C.

Minimize costs

D.

Provide essential services

E.

Pay higher dividends to shareholders

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.