JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 88

436.

The demand for two or more commodities to satisfy a particular want is _____?

A.

Derived

B.

Composite

C.

Competitive

D.

Joint

Correct answer is D

Joint demand refers to the relationship between two or more commodities or services when they are demanded together to satisfy one want. There is joint demand for cars and petrol, pens and ink, tea and sugar, etc. Jointly demanded goods are complementary.

437.

In Nigeria, unemployment can be minimized through______?

A.

Diversification of the economy

B.

Strict immigration law

C.

Paying unemployment benefits

D.

Restrictive fiscal policy

Correct answer is A

Economic diversification is the process of shifting an economy away from a single income source toward multiple sources from a growing range of sectors and markets. Traditionally, it has been applied as a strategy to encourage positive economic growth and development.

 

438.

The concept of marginal utility indicates the relationship between utility and _________?

A.

Price

B.

Satisfaction

C.

Cost

D.

Revenue

Correct answer is B

Utility is the satisfaction or benefit derived by consuming a product; thus the marginal utility of a goods or service is the change in the utility from an increase in the consumption of that good or service.

439.

One of the characteristics of private enterprises is ______?

A.

Provision of welfare to the citizens

B.

That tax payers bear all the risks

C.

Public ownership of shares

D.

Individual funding of business activities

Correct answer is D

Characteristics of the private enterprise system:

  • Private ownership of property.
  • Entrepreneurship.
  • Consumer independence.
  • Market forces (competition, supply and demand, profit motive)

440.

One major problem encountered by ECOWAS is_______?

A.

Conflict of interest among members

B.

Increasing population

C.

Weakness in the trade relationship

D.

Language barrier

Correct answer is D

PROBLEMS THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES
- Language barrier
- Widespread Poverty
- Human Rights Abuses
- Financial problems
- Strong External Influence
- Single currency