NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 51

251.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of capitalism?

A.

Detailed economics planning

B.

Free enterprise

C.

Competition

D.

Private ownership of property

E.

Entrepreneurs and the pursuit of profit

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

252.

Remuneration of labour based on number of hours worked is known as

A.

Fees

B.

Commission

C.

Time-rates

D.

Salary

E.

Wages

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

253.

When an economy is having a balance of payment surplus the best alternative opened to it is to

A.

Borrow from abroad

B.

Devalue its currency

C.

Increase its foreign reserve

D.

Promote imports into the country

E.

Sell out its foreign assets

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

254.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that brings about changes in demand?

A.

A change in real income

B.

Government policy

C.

Increase in population

D.

The price of the good or service

E.

Taste and fashion

Correct answer is B

Factors that can shift the demand curve for goods and services, causing a different quantity to be demanded at any given price, include changes in tastes, population, income, prices of substitute or complement goods, and expectations about future conditions and prices.

255.

The willingness of an individual backed up with purchasing power at a given time is

A.

Demand

B.

Desire

C.

Effective demand

D.

Utility

E.

Want

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.