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.

221.

Examples of land that are non-renewable include__________

A.

Marshy and water-logged land

B.

Farmland already used tor many years

C.

Some natural resources such as natural gas

D.

Oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

222.

Balance of payments and trade problems that arose after the world wars were resolved by the____________

A.

International Bank tor Reconstruction and Development

B.

International Monetary Fund

C.

African Development Bank

D.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

223.

A customs union is an economic grouping which has__________

A.

Free movement of factors of production

B.

Common tariffs against non-Members

C.

Common currency for trading

D.

Common military defence

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

224.

A country may be able to earn more from exports if she_____________

A.

Increase her export duty

B.

Devalues her currency

C.

Increases her import duty

D.

Allows her currency to appreciate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

225.

If a country imposes a barrier on trade, the resultant effect will be ________

A.

A halt in buying and selling

B.

High quality goods from local industries

C.

An increase in the demand for locally produced goods

D.

Shutdown of infant industries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.