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.

In order to enable the government of a country to increase its tax revenue, it will be advisable for it to increase taxes on______

A.

Textile materials with elastic demand

B.

Alcoholic beverages with inelastic demand

C.

Agricultural products with inelastic supply

D.

Luxury goods with elastic supply

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

232.

When a government cuts down her expenditure to reduce inflation, she has embarked on__________

A.

A restrictive Fiscal policy

B.

An expansionary monetary policy

C.

Physical policy

D.

Implementing budget deficit

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

233.

An increase in cash ratio by the central bank will_______

A.

Increase the supply of money

B.

Increase banks lending

C.

Encourage borrowing

D.

Reduce the supply of money

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

234.

Demand-pull inflation can be as a result of__________

A.

Increase in the cost of production

B.

Excessive supply of foodstuff

C.

Deficit financing by the government

D.

Increase in import duties

Correct answer is C

Demand-pull inflation is when there is an increase in aggregate demand, and the supply remains the same or decreases. 

Demand-pull inflation can be caused by an expanding economy, increased government spending, or overseas growth.

235.

Functions of money does not include______

A.

Store of value

B.

Medium of exchange

C.

Standard of deferred payment

D.

General acceptability

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.