JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers

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1.

Use the table below to answer the question below;

The International production set for Nigeria and Austria is;

Products Nigeria Austria
Cocoa 20 tonnes 12 tonnes
Lace 10 metres 8 metres

From the table, it can be deduced that_______

A.

Nigeria should produce cocoa and lace

B.

Nigeria can benefit from producing lace only

C.

Austria should produce lace and Nigeria should produce cocoa

D.

Austria should produce cocoa and lace

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3.

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of developing countries?

A.

High unemployment

B.

Mono-product economy

C.

High capital formation

D.

Low saving

Correct answer is B

Mono-product economy ( an economy that produces one product or commodity) is not a characteristics of developing country. The characteristics are: high level of illiteracy, dependence on agriculture, low savings and investment, low standard of living, population explosion, high death rate etc.

5.

Economics is often described as a science because it

A.

Employs the use of laboratory experiments

B.

Use scientific methods to explain observed phenomena

C.

Make use of controlled experiments

D.

Engages accurate predication of human beings

Correct answer is B

Economics is regarded as a science because it uses scientific methods to build theories that can help explain behaviour of individuals, groups and organisations.