Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 2281

Retailers in an economy perform the function of

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  • A. production
  • B. exchange
  • C. distribution
  • D. horading
  • E. investment
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Question 2282

In an inflationary period which of the following statements is NOT true?

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  • A. Wages rise simultaneously with prices
  • B. The purchasing power of money diminishes
  • C. More money runs after a limited quantity of goods
  • D. Money supply increases
  • E. Aggregate real demand exceeds aggregate real supply
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Question 2283

The meaning of ‘wage-price spiral’ is?

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  • A. demand pull and cost push inflation pulling each other in different director
  • B. demand pull and cost push inflation intensifying each other
  • C. both of them bringing about a reduction in the price level
  • D. that demand pull and cost push inflation increases employment
  • E. that wages and prices are rising at a proportional rate
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Question 2284

Palm oil industry is located in Bendel State because the State?

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  • A. imports raw material for palm oil Industry
  • B. is a palm tree growing area
  • C. soil is unsuitable for other crops
  • D. government does engage land for other crops
  • E. land is suitable for oil
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Question 2285

Division of labour has many advantages . Not withstanding, it is greatly limited by?

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  • A. monotony of work
  • B. decline of craftmanship
  • C. risk of unemployment
  • D. extent of market demand
  • E. boredom
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