JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 438

2,186.

Which of the following activities of government precludes the existence of a market economy?

A.

The imposition of taxes

B.

The control of the location of industry

C.

The central planning of production

D.

The fixing of maximum price for all necessities

E.

The establishment of law requiring the registration of business firms

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,187.

Which of these should determine, in a planned economy how the factor of production are to be allocated among different production activities

A.

Fairness

B.

The distribution of income and wealth

C.

Public need which is determined by the government

D.

Private needs to be determined by the market

E.

The ability of an individual to make a profit

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,188.

The advantage of sole proprietorship is as follow

A.

Increase total saving

B.

Depend on hand-out from foreigners

C.

Impose tariff on import

D.

Nationalise all foreign concern

E.

None of the above

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,189.

In order to build up its capital stock, the typical less-developed country should ideally

A.

Increase total saving

B.

Depend on hand-outs from foreigners

C.

 Impose tariff on import

D.

Nationalize all foreign concern

E.

None of the above

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,190.

By ‘trade by barter’, we mean

A.

Trade done by people in the village

B.

Exchange of goods for money

C.

International trade

D.

Exchange of goods for goods

E.

The trade of the middle ages

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.