NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 44

216.

An economy is described as spend-rift if it

A.

Does not concern itself with savings and investment

B.

Has a great ability to generate foreign exchange from investment

C.

Has greater opportunity to receive large income from investment

D.

Invests in income generating industries

E.

Has trade connection with other countries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

217.

Which of the following is a characteristic of private enterprises?

A.

Business risks are borne by the buyers

B.

Capital is provided by the public

C.

Control and management of the business is in the hands of customer

D.

The business is owned and run by government

E.

The main aim of setting up the business is to maximize profit

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

218.

Which of the following is NOT a sources of national income statistics?

A.

Foreign trade figure

B.

Pay-rolls of various establishment

C.

Income tax return

D.

Economic surveys

E.

Level of infrastructural development

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

219.

ECOWAS Visa lasts for

A.

14 days

B.

30 days

C.

60 days

D.

90 days

E.

100 days

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

220.

A shift of the demand curve leftward from its original position indicate

A.

An increase in quantity demanded

B.

A decrease in quantity demanded

C.

An expansion of demand

D.

A fall in demand

E.

Price effect on demand

Correct answer is D

The curve shifts to the left if the determinant causes demand to drop or decrease.