JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 413

2,061.

Which of these statement is NOT true of economics as a discipline?

A.

It is a social science

B.

It is analytical

C.

It is concerned with people's material well-being

D.

It assumes limited human wants

E.

It assumes limited human resources

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,062.

The most basic concern of economists is to?

A.

Create human wants

B.

Satisfy all human want

C.

Redistribute income so that it is used correctly

D.

Create perfect competition

E.

Study ways of allocating scarce resources in order to satisfy human wants

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,063.

Given the international trade statistics of Nigeria for the past 6 years, which of these statements would you consider to be correct?

A.

The value of industrial exports is declining

B.

The value of industrial imports is constant

C.

The share of agricultural exports is increasing

D.

The share of agricultural export is decreasing

E.

The value of mineral export is declining

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,064.

Which of the following is NOT a visible item on international trade payment?

A.

Payment for imported cars

B.

Receipt from cocoa exports

C.

Payments to foreign shipping companies

D.

Payments for steel imports

E.

Payment for petroleum imports

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,065.

Prohibiting the sale of lace materials in Nigeria would probably lead to?

A.

Increase supply of lace material in Nigeria

B.

Production of better quality lace abroad

C.

Lower price of lace material in Nigeria

D.

Higher price of lace material in Nigeria

E.

Increase income to all dealers of lace materials in Nigeria

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.