Economics Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Economics is the study of how societies allocate limited resources to meet the unlimited needs and wants of individuals. It focuses on the production of goods and services, economic growth, and various complex issues that are important to society.

• Question 1981: An indicator of growth in an economy over a period of time is the Options:
  A) GDP gap
  B) GDP at factor cost
  C) GDP at market price
  D) GDP deflator
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1982:

  

  In the circular flow of income above, the direction of flow ofpayments for consumption purchases is shown by the arrow

  Options:
  A) K
  B) L
  C) M
  D) N
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1983: If the standard deviation of a given data is 8.2, find its variance Options:
  A) 4.1
  B) 67.2
  C) 82.0
  D) 91.8
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1984: In national income accounts, an item counted as part of government spending is Options:
  A) salaries and wages
  B) pension
  C) scholarship
  D) social welfare
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1985: All of the following EXCEPT ONE are normal functions of the marketing board in Nigeria Options:
  A) Price stabilization
  B) Efficient marketing of agriculture crops
  C) Provision of funds for building access roads
  D) Development of the agricultural industry
  E) Establishment of agro-allied industries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1986: If the cost of production for a firm continues to increase as it output rises, the firm is said to be experiencing? Options:
  A) large-scale production
  B) profit maximization
  C) economies of scale
  D) diseconomies of scale
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1987: A major trading problem facing ECOWAS is Options:
  A) the absence of common currency
  B) political instability
  C) high poverty level
  D) non implementation of decisions
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1988: Two principal ways by which banks can lend money to their customers are through? Options:
  A) loans and overdrafts
  B) loans and discounting bills
  C) overdrafts and cheques
  D) overdraft and treasury bills
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1989: ECOWAS has taken a giant step towards economic integration by? Options:
  A) presenting a united front against foreign economic exploiters
  B) introducing a common currency for travellers
  C) holding frequent meeting at various state capitals
  D) increasing economic stability among members states
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1990: If the demand for a good is more elastic than its supply, the tax burden is borne Options:
  A) equally by consumers and producers
  B) more by producers
  C) more by consumers
  D) more by retailers and producers
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  The correct answer is B .