NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 24

116.

The following determine the level of consumption EXCEPT

A.

Expectation of price changes

B.

Level of income

C.

Savings

D.

The rate of taxes paid

E.

The political climate

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

117.

The following will occur when maximum price is fixed below the free market price EXCEPT that

A.

Black market will be encouraged

B.

Excess demand will occur

C.

Excess supply will occur

D.

Rationing of commodities will occur

E.

Scarcity of goods will occur

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

118.

Which of the following is NOT an objective of Economic planning?

A.

Achieving economic self reliance

B.

Achieving economic growth

C.

Creating employment

D.

Equitable allocation of resources

E.

Widening the income gap

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

119.

The problem of “how to produce” in any economy is solved by

A.

Adopting the least cost method of production

B.

Combining capital and labour intensive methods of production

C.

Employing the services of a manager

D.

Using capital intensive method of production

E.

Using labour intensive method of production

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

120.

A major characteristics of a firm operating at a long-run equilibrium position is that

A.

All costs can be varied

B.

Average variable cost is fixed

C.

Fixed cost can not be changed

D.

Marginal cost is fixed

E.

Only variable cost changes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.