Economics 2007 Jamb Examination

Economics 2007 Jamb Examination
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Question 41

The term ceteris paribus implies that
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Ceteris paribus means "all other things being equal or held constant." It is used in economics to isolate the effect of one variable by assuming that other relevant factors remain unchanged.

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Question 42

If \(P = \dfrac{1}{2}\left(Q_s + 15 \right) \)

What is the quantity supplied at ₦9.00?

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\[P = \dfrac{1}{2}\left(Q_s + 15 \right) \]

At P = 9

\[9 = \dfrac{1}{2}\left(Q_s + 15 \right) \]

\[\left(9 \times 2 \right) - 15 = Q_s \]

\[18 - 15 = Q_s = 3\]

Therefore quantity supplied = 3.0

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Question 43

The logical sequence of basic concepts in economics is
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The correct logical sequence: human wants are unlimited, resources are scarce, scarcity necessitates choice, and choice leads to opportunity cost.

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Question 44

An advantage of electronic banking is that it
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Electronic banking (e-banking) allows customers to access and operate their accounts from different locations using ATMs, mobile apps, and internet banking platforms.

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Question 45

The non-bank financial institutions that are entrusted with workers contributions towards retirements are
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Pension funds administrators (PFAs) manage and invest workers’ retirement savings under contributory pension schemes, while custodians only hold the funds.

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Question 46

A reduction in the bank rate encourages commercial banks to create money by
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A reduction in the central bank’s lending rate (bank rate) lowers the cost of borrowing for commercial banks, which encourages them to decrease their lending rate to the public and expand credit creation.

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Question 47

Corrections in the GNP figures for price changes require the use of a
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To adjust Gross National Product (GNP) for inflation or price changes, economists use the GNP deflator (or GDP deflator), not just retail or producer price indexes.

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Question 48

In the circular flow of income model, the outflow variables represent
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In the circular flow model, outflows (savings, taxes, imports) are called leakages, while inflows (investment, government spending, exports) are injections.

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Question 49

Life insurance companies contribute to economic development by holding a part of their assets in
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Life insurance companies usually invest premiums in long-term financial instruments such as bonds and securities, thereby contributing to capital formation and economic development.

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Question 50

One way of solving the problem of double counting is by
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The value-added method avoids double counting by ensuring that only the additional value at each stage of production is recorded in national income accounting.

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