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Economics Past Questions and Answers

Economics Questions

Question 2941:
The lender of last resort in the banking system is the
  • A Industrial banks
  • B Mortgage banks
  • C Commercial banks
  • D Central banks
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Question 2942:
Discounting a bill of exchange means the bill is
  • A Cashed over the counter
  • B Sold on the stock exchange
  • C Bought for less than its face value
  • D Sold to the highest bidder
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Question 2943:
The central banks control credit in the economy through the use of
  • A Legal tender
  • B Travellers cheque
  • C Foreign exchange instruments
  • D Open market operation
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Question 2944:
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 be levied on food
  • D There should be no taxation without representation
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Question 2945:
Mr. Bala’s income is $800.00 per month while that of Mr. Jatau is $1,200.00. If Messrs. Bala and Jtau pay $80.00 and $120.00 respectively as taxes, the tax system is
  • A Progressive
  • B Regressive
  • C Proportional
  • D Ad-valorem
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