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.

231.

If the Central Bank increases its bank rate

A.

Many banks will shut down their operations

B.

Customers will borrow more from banks

C.

The supply of money may be reduced

D.

Interest charges by banks will fall

Correct answer is C

A rise in the bank rate means that the interest charge from commercial banks will increase their interest which reduce the borrowing by general public and interest rate is high, so the money supply would decrease.

232.

If inflation is anticipated, people may

A.

Save more money

B.

Spend more money

C.

Give out more loans

D.

Save less money

Correct answer is B

Anticipated inflation occurs when people know inflation is going to occur and prepare for it. For example, increased interest rates.

233.

An example of commodity money is

A.

Currency note

B.

Mobile money

C.

Cheques

D.

Silver

Correct answer is D

Commodity money are money who has value has money and commodity e.g. gold, silver coin, diamond, cattle, bead etc.

234.

Increasing national income without effective control of population size in a country can lead to

A.

Higher per capita income

B.

Increase in poverty

C.

Increased outflow of aid

D.

Underutilization of resources

Correct answer is D

An increase in national income without effective control of population size in a country can lead to the underlization of resources in a particular country.

235.

An example of transfer payments in national income accounting is

A.

Money transferred to another country

B.

Unemployment allowance paid to the citizens

C.

The amount paid to a worker on transfer

D.

Transfer of funds from one bank to another

Correct answer is B

Transfer payment are payment of receipts not resulting from contribution to productive activities in the economy. They are mere transfers from one person to another, for example: pension, bursary, award, gift, unemployment benefit etc. When estimating or calculating national income, transfer payment are excluded.