economics

An outward shift of the production possibility curve shows that?

A. production is shifting to the left B. resources are under-utilized C. economic growth has taken place D. factors of…

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Which of the following can be described as land?

A. forest B. diamond C. roads D. crude oil Correct Answer: Option C C. roads Explanation Land, sometimes referred to…

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Economics is regarded as a science because it?

A. studies laws that govern human behaviour B. uses scientific method to explain human behaviour C. makes use of controlled…

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Which of the following international organizations is concerned with the stabilization of the balance of payments? the

A. International Monetary Fund (IMF) B. World Bank (IBRD) C. United Nations Organization (UNO) D. Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)…

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When a number of countries agree to remove all trade barriers among themselves and at the same time charge a common tariff against non-member countries, it’s known as?

A. free trade area B. common market C. custom union D. economic community Correct Answer: Option C C. custom union…

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One of the physical measures that can be used to reduce the volume of imports is the?

A. reduction of personnel income tax B. removal of imports duties C. use of foreign exchange control D. liberalization of…

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When the international value of a country’s currency rises, other things being equal, the country’s?

A. net exports tend to increase B. imports tend to increase C. net exports tend to decrease D. export tend…

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Balance of payment surplus implies that receipts for exports are?

A. at par with payments for imports B. greater than payment for imports C. less than payment for imports D.…

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The rate at which a country’s export is exchanged for her imports is?

A. trade balance B. balance of payment C. term of trade D. balance on the current account Correct Answer: Option…

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The principle of comparative cost advantage was propounded by?

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

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