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.

216.

There is unemployment of resources when production is

A.

Within the production possibility curve

B.

Outside the production possibility curve

C.

Along the production possibility curve

D.

Adequate to meet market demand

Correct answer is A

Point inside the production possibility curve indicate that resources are not fully employed or inefficient use of resources or there is widespread unemployment.

217.

Scale of preference shows

A.

Incomes of consumers in order of size

B.

Utilities enjoyed by consumers

C.

Opportunity cost of goods consumed

D.

Consumer's wants in order of priority

Correct answer is D

Scale of preference is a table showing an individual wants arranged in a chronological order or it shows an individual wants in order of priority.

218.

In a free market economy, the rationing of scarce goods is done principally by

A.

The government

B.

Business organizations

C.

The price mechanism

D.

Consumers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

219.

Marginal cost is?

A.

The lowest cost of producing goods

B.

The cost of production of the most efficient firm in an industry

C.

The cost of production of the most inefficient firm in an industry

D.

The cost of production of the last or extra unit of goods produced by a firm

Correct answer is D

Marginal cost is the additional cost incurred in the production of an additional unit of a product or service.

220.

Abundant natural resources do not contribute to economic growth in developing countries because of________

A.

High rate of inflation

B.

Urban congestion

C.

Over-reliance on multiple commodities

D.

Mismanagement and corruption

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.