JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 397

1,981.

Petroleum 'glut' in international trade means

A.

 A fall in petroleum production

B.

An over supply of petroleum

C.

A higher petroleum price offered by the buyer

D.

A higher petroleum price demanded by the seller

E.

Higher prices for the consumtion of petroleum

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,982.

Disequilibrium in the balance of payment means

A.

Imports of the country exceeding its exports

B.

Overall deficit or surplus in the current account and capital account of the balance of payment

C.

Capital flowing out of the country exceeds the capital flowing into the country

D.

deficit in trade balance

E.

Imports of the country exceeding its exports B. overall deficit or surplus in the current account and capital account of the balance of payment C. capital flowing out of the country exceeds the capital flowing into the country D. Huh E. export earnings exceed cost of imports

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,983.

The meaning of 'Dumping' is selling goods in a foreign market

A.

At a low price received in the home market

B.

At a price higher than that recieved in the foreign market

C.

At a price equal to the cost price in the home market

D.

In order to encourage indigenous producers

E.

At a price equal to the selling price in the home market

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,984.

Comparative cost doctrine of international trade means specialization in production

A.

According to absolute cost advantage

B.

According to absolute cost disadvantage

C.

According to comparative cost disadvantage

D.

According to comparative cost advantage

E.

On the basis of the availability of labour

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,985.

A greater burden of the taxes on essential goods is borne by the

A.

Middle income group

B.

Higher income group

C.

Lower income group

D.

the middle and higher income groups

E.

Top few richest people of the country

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.