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 1841: In economic analysis, a statement is said to be normative if it? Options:
  A) relates to value judgement
  B) is incorrect
  C) can be tested scientifically
  D) is contradictory
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1842:

  The act of cultivating land and rearing of animal for man's use is

  Options:
  A) agriculture
  B) mono culture
  C) forestry
  D) aqua-science
  E) horticulture
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1843: Government in West Africa countries engage in running a number of enterprises because ? Options:
  A) Large amount of capital are needed and key industries should not be left in private hands
  B) Private capital would not established an adequate infrastructure
  C) It brings about a more even distribution of the country’s wealth
  D) The social costs of some enterprises make the government the most suitable body to set them up
  E) All of the above
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 1844: Which of these is NOT a bottle neck In the distribution of goods In Nigeria? Options:
  A) Adequate transportation network
  B) Inadequate credit facilities
  C) Inadequate storage facilities
  D) poor processing and packaging
  E) Unnecessary hoarding
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1845: A budget deficit means Options:
  A) That a country is buying more than is selling
  B) That a country is selling more than is buying
  C) That a government is spending more than in takes in taxation
  D) That a government is spending less than it takes in taxation
  E) That a government is spending as much as it takes in taxation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1846:

  In an open economy, the GNP is measured as_____________?

  Options:
  A) C + 1 + G(X-M)
  B) C + 1 + G
  C) C + 1 + G + X
  D) C + 1 + G + M
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1847: The price elasticity of supply of perishable goods is_________? Options:
  A) Elastic
  B) Unitary
  C) Inelastic
  D) Zero
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1848: Which of these is a necessary condition for trade by barter? Options:
  A) double coincidence of wants
  B) double exchange rate
  C) durability of goods
  D) divisibility of commodities
  E) homogeneity of goods
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1849:

  If government in a fiscal year has its revenue receipts less than the expenditure, such country is having

  Options:
  A) balanced budget
  B) deficit budget
  C) favorable budget
  D) surplus budget
  E) unfavorable budget
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1850:

  A group formed to enable members adopt a common policy in labour negotiation is known as?

  Options:
  A) Employer’s association
  B) Craft Union
  C) Trade union
  D) Employee’s union
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  The correct answer is A .