JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 446

2,226.

A budget deficit means

A.

That a country is buying more than is selling

B.

That a country is selling more than is buying

C.

That a government is spending more than it takes in taxation

D.

 That a government is spending less than it takes in taxation

E.

That a government is spending as much as it takes in taxation

Correct answer is C

A budget deficit occurs when the government spends more than it receives.

2,227.

Suppose that the equilibrium price of an article is N5.00 but the government fixes the price by law at N4.00, the supply will be

A.

The same as the equilibrium supply

B.

Greater than equilibrium supply

C.

Less than the equilibrium supply

D.

Determined later by government

E.

None of these

Correct answer is C

If the market price is below the equilibrium price, the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded, creating a shortage. The market is not clear. It is in shortage. The market price will rise because of this shortage.