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Economics Questions

Question 2266:
In a sole proprietorship decisions are made by the
  • A Government
  • B Owner
  • C Shareholder's conference
  • D Management
  • E Board of directors
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Question 2267:
Which of the following statements is not true in an inflationary period?
  • A The purchasing power diminishes
  • B Wages rise simultaneously with prices
  • C More money runs after a limited quantity of goods
  • D Fixed income earners lose
  • E Aggregate real demand exceeds aggregate real supply
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Question 2268:
Palm oil industry in located in Bendel State because the state
  • A Imports raw materials for the industry
  • B Has a poor soil which is unsuitable for other crops
  • C Is a palm-tree growing area
  • D Government does not engage in the growing of other crops
  • E Has the highest demands for apl oil in Nigeria
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Question 2269:
Which of the following is not an argument for locating industries in rural areas?
  • A Rural areas supply agricultural raw materials
  • B The pace of development of rural areas will be quicken
  • C Employment will be for rural inhabitants
  • D Capital is easily available in rural areas
  • E Rural-urban migration will decrease
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Question 2270:
<br/>This is a pie-chart showing the age distribution of population. The total population is 120 million. The official school-leaving age is 18 years while the official retiring age is 55 years.<br/>(a) From the above information, calculate the:<br/>(i) Population of children between 0 and 17 years.<br/>(ii) population of old people (55 + years);<br/>(iii) work-ing population (18 - 54 years) .<br/>(b) what is the economic implication of the above population structure?<br/>
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