JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 392

1,956.

Which Of the following is NOT an obstacle to economic development

A.

Low level of investment

B.

Lack of modern technology

C.

High rate of population growth

D.

Low productivity

E.

Dedicated leadership

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,957.

The advantages that accrue to a firm as the size of the firm increases are known as

A.

External diseconomies

B.

Internal returns to scale

C.

Internal economies

D.

Internal diseconomies

E.

Constant returns to scale

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,958.

In discussing the reasons why wages differ between occupations, which of the following should be regarded as a cardinal point that needs to be emphasised?

A.

Length and cost of training

B.

Demand and supply

C.

Attractiveness of the job

D.

Influence of the trade union

E.

Government intervention

Correct answer is A

In determining the wages of the workers in different occupations, allowances must be made for all the exercises incurred on training and time devoted for it. This makes option A (Length and cost of training) the correct answer.

1,959.

The production within the domestic territory of a country is called the

A.

Net national product

B.

Gross domestic product

C.

Net income

D.

Disposable income

E.

Gross national product

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,960.

Division of labour is limited by?

A.

The size of market

B.

The productivity of capital

C.

Cost of production

D.

The factors of production

E.

Government policy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.