Economics 2008 Jamb Examination

Economics 2008 Jamb Examination
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Question 11

A high rent on land will affect the cost of producing maize
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High land rent increases the cost burden on farmers, thereby negatively affecting maize production costs.
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Question 12

If the active population is 50 million and unemployed is 5 million what is the unemployment rate?
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Unemployment rate = (Unemployed ÷ Active population) × 100 = (5 ÷ 50) × 100 = 10%.
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Question 13

A classroom teacher is promoted to the rank of a principal. This is an example of
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The promotion involves movement to a higher position within the same occupation, which is an instance of horizontal mobility.
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Question 14

The economic policy of privatization came up as a result of the poor performance of
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Privatization was adopted to address inefficiencies and poor performance of public enterprises.
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Question 15

Joint-stock companies can raise funds from
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Joint-stock companies can obtain capital through diverse means such as issuing shares, borrowing, and other financial sources.
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Question 16

The active population of a country determines the size of its
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The active population forms the labour force, which drives productive capacity in an economy.
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Question 17

The population of a country will decrease if
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When the death rate surpasses the birth rate, more people die than are born, leading to population decline.
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Question 18

The OPEC marketing policy of fixing minimum price allows members to
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OPEC sets a floor price; member countries can sell at or above this level but not below it.
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Question 19

One of the effects of instability in farmer's income in Nigeria is
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Income instability often pushes farmers to migrate to urban areas in search of stable earnings.
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Question 20

A major impediment to the development of agriculture in Nigeria is
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Agricultural growth is hindered by the inadequate supply of essential farm inputs like fertilizers and improved tools.
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