The Theory Of Price Determination Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 1

The determination of price by bargaining between buyers and sellers is________

jamb 2019

  • A. Sales by Auction
  • B. Tender
  • C. Higgling and Haggling
  • D. Price Control
View Answer and Explanation

Question 2

Output(kg) 240 450 580 630
MR(N) 75 48 -40 -22
MC(N) 41 48 77 20

Given the table above, what is the firm's short-run profit maximizing output?

jamb 2005

  • A. 450kg
  • B. 630kg
  • C. 240kg
  • D. 580kg
View Answer and Explanation

Question 3

The profit of a monopolist can be eliminated where price equals

jamb 2013

  • A. AFC
  • B. MC
  • C. AC
  • D. AVC
View Answer and Explanation

Question 4

A monopolist can boost up his revenue by

jamb 2014

  • A. adjusting both price and output upward
  • B. reducing total output to match price
  • C. increasing price
  • D. reducing price
View Answer and Explanation