Economics Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Economics is the study of how societies allocate limited resources to meet the unlimited needs and wants of individuals. It focuses on the production of goods and services, economic growth, and various complex issues that are important to society.

• Question 1601: Indirect taxes are taxes? Options:
  A) which are levied on the incomes and profits of individuals and firms
  B) whose incidence always falls on the consumer
  C) which are based on the progressive principle
  D) on casinos, airports and capitals gains
  E) which are levied on people and economic units through the goods and services they purchase
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1602: The equilibrium wage in an economy is determined by the? Options:
  A) public service
  B) worker's union
  C) rate of inflation
  D) supply and demand for labour
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1603: In discussing the reasons why wages differ between occupations, which of the following should be regarded as a cardinal point that needs to be emphasized? Options:
  A) Length and cost of training
  B) Demand and supply
  C) attractiveness of the job
  D) Influence of the trade union
  E) Government intervention
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1604: The technical relationship between input combination and maximum attainable output is called Options:
  A) a production function
  B) an indifference curve
  C) an isocost
  D) an isoquant
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1605: Which of the following is a major determinant of price elasticity of demand? Options:
  A) The price of the commodity
  B) Availability of factors of production
  C) The prices of factors of production
  D) Income of the consumers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1606:

  

  The relationship between tax rate and income which is relevant to a proportional tax is depicted by

  Options:
  A) Curves Z and Y
  B) Curve X
  C) Curve Z
  D) Curve Y
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1607: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of perfect competition? Options:
  A) many sellers and buyers in the markets
  B) There is perfect knowledge
  C) Supply and demand are equal
  D) There is no advertising
  E) Products are identical
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1608: If a demand curve that intersects a perfectly inelastic supply curve shifts rightward, then? Options:
  A) the equilibrium price and quantity will increase
  B) only the price will increase
  C) only the quantity will increase
  D) the price will remain constant
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1609:

  Transcationary motive implies, holding money

  Options:
  A) for future investment
  B) for day to day expenses
  C) for unforeseen contingencies
  D) to settle previous debts
  E) to buy share in the stock exchange market
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1610: In a limited liability company, the greatest risk is borne by? Options:
  A) debenture holders
  B) company executives
  C) ordinary shareholders
  D) preference shareholders
  E) borad of directors
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  The correct answer is C .