economics

An essential characteristic of market economy is?

A. government control B. producer surplus C. consumer surplus D. consumer sovereignty Correct Answer: Option D D. consumer sovereignty

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Mono-product economies are those that?

A. produce one main commodity B. produce only raw materials C. depend on the export of their raw materials D.…

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One reason for the low agricultural production in West African countries is that?

A. agriculture employs the highest percentage of the labour force B. too much money is invested in agriculture C. farmers…

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The Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS) is an example of?

A. bilateral trade B. economic integration C. regional marketing board D. international competition Correct Answer: Option B B. economic integration

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To improve the balance of payments position in West African countries, there must be?

A. removal of barriers to the importation of goods and services B. increase rate of exportation of goods and services…

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When the value of a nation’s export is greater than its imports?

A. a favourable balance of trade exists B. an unfavourable balance of payment exists C. the net foreign trade is…

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The theory of comparative cost advantage is associated with?

A. Alfred Marshal B. Adam Smith C. David Ricardo D. J. B. Say Correct Answer: Option C C. David Ricardo

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Government revenue from the groundnut industry is from?

A. licenses B. rents C. royalties D. taxes Correct Answer: Option D D. taxes

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Mr. Bala’s income is $800.00 per month while that of Mr. Jatau is $1,200.00. If Messrs. Bala and Jatau pay $80.00 and $1,200.00 respectively as taxes, the tax system is?

A. progressive B. regressive C. proportional D. ad-valorem Correct Answer: Option A A. progressive Explanation A progressive tax is a…

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Among the principles of taxation propounded by Adam Smith was that?

A. A tax should be impossible to evade B. A tax should be convenient to pay C. no tax should…

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