JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 440

2,196.

Economics is called a social science because it is

A.

A branch of social studies

B.

A study of the ways man devises to satisfy his unlimited wants from unlimited resources

C.

A dismissal science in the Malthusian sense

D.

Governed by scientific law

E.

The study of human wants by the means of scientific method of observation

Correct answer is E

Economics is regarded as a social science because it uses scientific methods to build theories that can help explain the behavior of individuals, groups, and organizations.

2,197.

If the demand for a product with perfect elastic supply increases, there will be

A.

An increase in price and quantity offered

B.

An increase in quantity offered but the price will remain the same

C.

A reduction in price and quantity offered

D.

An increase in price but a reduction in quantity offered for sale

E.

An increase in quantity offered but a reduction in price

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,198.

Which of these would not be included in the fundamental principle of a free enterprise economy

A.

Private ownership of factors of production

B.

The right to organize factor for production purposes

C.

The right to make private profit

D.

Government control of mobility of factor of production

E.

Government effort to encourage competitive capitalism within the law of the country

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,199.

Which of the following sectors of the economy is estimated to be the largest employer of labour in the country

A.

Construction

B.

Agriculture

C.

Distribution

D.

Mining and petroleum

E.

Transport and communication

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,200.

The expression ‘terms of trade’ is used to describe

A.

Quality of export

B.

The direction of foreign trade

C.

Terms of purchase on deferred payment basis

D.

The rate at which export exchange for imports

E.

Import licensing

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.