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.

241.

Non-economic factors that influence the location of firms include _______

A.

The existence of required materials for production

B.

Availability of population of buyers

C.

Adequate supply of power, good road and rail network

D.

The activities of politicians in deciding location of firms

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

242.

The supply of land for agricultural purpose can be increased through ______

A.

The introduction of mechanized farming

B.

Reclamation and irrigation

C.

Increase in prices of land

D.

Conversion of building sites to farmlands

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

243.

Two factors which can improve the efficiency of labour are________

A.

Population size and age of retirement

B.

School leaving age and number of disabled workers

C.

Work environment and health status of workers

D.

School leaving age and number of part-time workers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

244.

By passing the middlemen in the chain of distribution can lead to _________

A.

A problem of unemployment of labour

B.

The creation of artificial scarcity

C.

High prices of goods and services

D.

An increase in government tax revenue

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

245.

Separation of ownership of resources and their control is mostly found in a _________

A.

Sole proprietorship

B.

Partnership

C.

Joint stock company

D.

Consumer cooperative

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.