NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 19

91.

Unemployment resulting from physical or mental deficiency is known as……………unemployment.

A.

Cyclical

B.

Disguised

C.

Frictional

D.

Residual

E.

Voluntary

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

92.

Population density refers to

A.

Total population

B.

The total population divided by the total area of land

C.

The total area of land divided by the total population

D.

The population ratio of male and female

E.

Optimum Population level

Correct answer is B

Population density simply describes the number of individuals occupying an area in relation to the size of the area they occupy.

93.

A tax system in which the rich pay a higher percentage of income as tax than the poor is known as

A.

Capital gains tax

B.

Progressive taxation

C.

Proportional taxation

D.

Regressive taxation

E.

Sales tax

Correct answer is B

A progressive tax is a tax system that increases rates as the taxable income goes up.

Progressive taxation means higher tax rates for those with higher income or more wealth so that those who earn or have more are taxed at a higher rate.

94.

Which of the following is an advantage of free enterprise economy?

A.

Allocates resources better

B.

Avoids extreme Inequality of income

C.

Full employment

D.

It is very competent In providing vital social services

E.

No need of employing a host of officials to allocate resources

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

95.

If the Income flow of a country exceeds the expenditure flow in international transactions, the balance of payment is

A.

Balanced

B.

Deficit

C.

Restricted

D.

Surplus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.