NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 45

221.

If the consumer demand for product X increases, as the demand for product, Y increases then the goods X and Y are

A.

Complimentary goods

B.

Composite goods

C.

Derived good

D.

Independent goods

E.

Substitute good

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

222.

Which of the folowing NOT among the objectives of OPEC?

A.

To stabilize the revenue from oil to producing countries

B.

To stabilize the price of iol in the world market

C.

To make sure that oil flows to all the consuming countries

D.

To estabilished petroleum refineries in all member state

E.

To co-ordinate and harmonize the oil policies of member countries

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

223.

In calculating mean one should

A.

Add the highest and the lowest number

B.

Divide the highest and the lowest number

C.

Divide the sum of the figure by the number of the figure

D.

Find the most common number

E.

Pick any number that has no partner

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

224.

The aim of indigenization policy was to 

A.

Build more industries in the economy

B.

Increase the drain in foreign exchange

C.

Increase foreign domination of the economy

D.

Increase the participation of Nigerians in commerce and industry

E.

Send all the foreigners away from Nigeria

Correct answer is D

Indigenization is the transfer of ownership and control of business enterprises from foreigners to indigenes. It is aimed at increasing the participation of indigenes in commercial activities while reducing the presence of foreign players.

225.

The following are type of business organization EXCEPT

A.

Co-operative society

B.

Entrepreneurship

C.

Partnership

D.

Public corporation

E.

Sole proprietorship

Correct answer is B

Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which is often initially a small business. The people who create these businesses are called entrepreneurs.