JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 443

2,211.

Oligopoly means

A.

Large number of sellers in the markets

B.

Single seller in the market

C.

Few sellers in the markets

D.

Few buyers in the market

E.

Single buyers in the market

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,212.

A Tax which takes a higher percentage from higher incomes is called?

A.

A regressive tax

B.

A progressive tax

C.

A proportional tax

D.

An indirect tax

E.

A direct tax

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,213.

Which of the following can be regarded as a liability of a commercial bank?

A.

Advances

B.

Deposits

C.

Treasury bills

D.

Overdrafts

E.

Cash

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,214.

The effect of the demand for product A caused by a change in the price of product B is called?

A.

Cross-elasticity of demand

B.

Elasticity of supply

C.

Competitive demand

D.

Composite demand

E.

Joint demand

Correct answer is A

Cross elasticity of demand refers to the way that changes in the price of one good can affect the quantity demanded of another good. This occurs in goods that are substitutes, joint demand, or complementary goods.

For instance, a rise in the price of butter which is a substitute for margarine will lead to a decrease in the demand for butter and a rise in the demand for margarine. Also, the rise in the price of mattresses will lead to a fall in the demand for pillows as its complement.

 

 

2,215.

Which of the following financial assets consist the lowest rate of interest in Nigeria?

A.

Commercial bills

B.

Call money

C.

Treasury bills

D.

Development loan stocks

E.

Deposits with the federal savings bank

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.