Economics questions and answers

Economics Questions and Answers

Economics questions and answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME and job aptitude tests or interviews.

81.

The diagram above represent

A.

Supply curve

B.

Production possibility curve

C.

Indifference curve

D.

Demand curve

Correct answer is B

The digram above represent the production possibility curve which is also known as production possibility frontier, production possibility boundary, or transformation curve.

82.

Sppose the public expenditure as a percentage of GDP of four countries is shown in the table below

A 40%
B 50%
C 33%
D 36%

 

Which type of economy exists in these countries?

A.

Traditional

B.

Planned

C.

Pure market

D.

Mixed

Correct answer is D

The economy is mixed with the highest GDP. It constitutes private expenditure as a percentage of GDP.

83.

Which of the following Age group belongs to active Labour force?

A.

15 - 25yrs

B.

0 - 17yrs

C.

65yrs and above

D.

18 - 64yrs

Correct answer is D

18 - 64yrs Age group belongs to active Labour force (working population or active population) in a country.

84.

From the graph below, Point "E" shows--------------

A.

Product inefficiency

B.

Product efficiency

C.

Productive efficiency

D.

Allocate efficiency

Correct answer is A

Point 'E" inside the graph indicates it is technologically inefficient" , Underemployed" or wide spread unemployent" or resources are not fully utilized or production inefficient"

85.

A persistence rise in the prices of inputs will lead to

A.

Cost push inflation

B.

Demand pull inflation

C.

Hyperinflation

D.

Stagflation

Correct answer is A

Cost push inflation is inflation caused by an increase in prices of inputs like labour, raw materials etc.