JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 9

41.

The type of price elasticity of demand for a commodity whose quantity demanded remain unchanged despite changes in the price is

A.

Perfectly elastic

B.

Infinitely elastic

C.

Inelastic

D.

Perfectly inelastic

Correct answer is D

Perfectly inelastic demand is also known as Zero elasticity demand. Zero elasticity of demand is one when whatever the change in price, there is absolutely no change in demand.

42.

Public corporation is financed with

A.

Capital raised from shareholders

B.

Tax payer's money

C.

Capital raised from stock exchange

D.

Capital contributed by owners

Correct answer is B

Public corporations are run by the government through the tax paid by the people. They are established by an act of parliament or decree and it is controlled by the board of directors, appointed by the government.

43.

One major criticism of foreign aid to developing countries is that it

A.

Gives too much power and control to world bank

B.

Encourages growth in government bureaucracy

C.

Is capital using rather than capital saving

D.

Provides incentives for capital flight

Correct answer is C

The loans help to create poverty, as capital that could have been invested instead was channeled into debt repayment.

44.

The following are economic agents in any economy EXCEPT

A.

Central Bank

B.

House hold

C.

Firm

D.

Government

Correct answer is A

Economic agents are entities that make economic decisions. They include households, firms, and the government. The Central Bank, while an important institution, is not considered an economic agent as it does not make decisions about what, how, and for whom to produce. It is responsible for monetary policy and regulating the financial system.

45.

The term 'investment' in macroeconomics means

A.

Profit

B.

Total amount of money invested in bonds and stocks

C.

The total amount of capital goods in the country

D.

The production of goods for immediate consumption

Correct answer is D

Investment is an activity of spending resources on creating assets that can generate income over a long period of time. It is flow of expenditures developed to projects producing goods which are intended for immediate consumption.