NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 34

166.

Arrangement of wants in order of importance is brought about by

A.

Excess supply of goods

B.

Interest in doing so

C.

Scarcity of resources

D.

Opportunity cost

E.

Limited wants

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

167.

Which of the following is NOT a factor to be considered in siting an industry in a particular area?

A.

Access to raw material

B.

Availability of recreational facilities

C.

Market

D.

Sources of power

E.

Transport facilities

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

168.

The amount of money required for the day-to-day running of a business is known as

A.

Economics capital

B.

Fixed capital

C.

Paid-up capital

D.

Reserve capital

E.

Working capital

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

169.

The excess profit made by a firm in a competitive market situation in the short-term is known as

A.

Break even

B.

Marginal profit

C.

Net profit

D.

Normal profit

E.

Super normal profit

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

170.

Individuals who buy new shares in anticipation of reselling at higher prices in the stock exchange market are called

A.

Bears

B.

Brokers

C.

Bulls

D.

Jobbers

E.

Stags

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.