NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 39

191.

The most generally accepted definition of economics is

A.

An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations

B.

The science of material welfare

C.

The science which studies human behavior as a relationship between ends and scarce means which have alternative use

D.

The science that treats phenomena from the stand point of price

E.

The practical science of production and distribution of wealth

Correct answer is C

Lionel Robbins (1932) developed implications of what has been termed "perhaps the most commonly accepted current definition of the subject": Economics is a science which studies human behavior as a relationship between ends and scarce means which have alternative uses.

192.

A problem of price control is

A.

Development of black market

B.

Increased earning and higher profit

C.

Increase in employment

D.

Increase investment

E.

Redistribution of income

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

193.

To finance a deficit balance of payment, a country may decide to

A.

Borrow from abroad

B.

Increase its foreign investment

C.

Privatizes its economy

D.

Reduce domestic consumption

E.

Secure more factor of production

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

194.

The per capita income is calculated as

A.

GNP - working age population

B.

GNP - real national income

C.

GNP - total capital expenditure

D.

GNP - dependency ratio

E.

GNP - population

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

195.

The theory of income determination is traced to

A.

Rev Thomas Mathus

B.

Lord John Mynard Keynes

C.

Prof Adam Smith

D.

R G Lipsey

E.

Prof Umar SI

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.