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.

191.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(IBRD) performs the following functions except------

A.

Granting long-term loans

B.

Assisting with technical expertise

C.

Reducing tariff among members

D.

Developing human resource

Correct answer is C

The major function of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is to grant long-term loans for developmental purposes to member states, provide technical support and expertise at each stage of a project being undertaken, and the development of human resources. 

It is not the job of the IBRD to reduce tariffs amongst its members.

192.

The line labelled M in the diagram above represent

A.

Total cost

B.

Fixed cost

C.

Variable cost

D.

Average cost

Correct answer is B

The curve labelled M represent fixed cost. The fixed do not vary with the level of output.

193.

The curve labelled x is the

A.

Total revenue curve

B.

Total product curve

C.

Marginal product curve

D.

Marginal revenue curve

Correct answer is B

The curve x represent the total product curve, it rises and decline.

194.

What type of price elasticity of demand is the diagram above representing?

A.

Perfectly inelastic demand

B.

Perfectly elastic demand

C.

Fairly elastic demand

D.

Composite demand

Correct answer is A

The diagram above shows that it is a perfectly inelastic demand. It is also known as Zero demand and it is an abnormal demand curve. The curve is vertical to the "Y-axis".

195.

The pie chart above represent the total population of a school of 1,200. The shaded area of 60∘ shows the population of the underaged pupils.

What is the population of the matured students?

A.

600

B.

800

C.

1000

D.

1200

Correct answer is C

Matured student = 60/360 x 1200

= 1000