Question 661:

• JAMB 1983

Comparative cost doctrine of international trade means specialization in production

A. According to absolute cost advantage
B. According to absolute cost disadvantage
C. According to comparative cost disadvantage
D. According to comparative cost advantage
E. On the basis of the availability of labour

Question 662:

• JAMB 1983

The meaning of 'Dumping' is selling goods in a foreign market

A. At a low price that recieved in the home market
B. At a price higher than that recieved in the foreign market
C. At a price equal to the cost price in the home market
D. In order to encourage indigenous producers
E. At a price equal to the selling price in the home market

Question 663:

• JAMB 1983

Disequilibrium in the balance of payment means?

A. Imports of the country exceeding its exports
B. Overall deficit or surplus in the current account and capital account of the balance of payment
C. Capital flowing out of the country exceeds the capital flowing into the country
D. Deficit in the trade balance
E. Export earnings exceeds cost of imports

Question 664:

• JAMB 1983

Petroleum 'glut' in international trade means

A. A fall in petroleum production
B. An over supply of petroleum
C. A higher petroleum price offered by the buyer
D. A higher petroleum price demanded by the seller
E. Higher prices for the consumtion of petroleum

Question 665:

• JAMB 1983

International trade is necessary because?

A. No country can live in economic isolation
B. Different countries are differently endowed in natural and man-made resources
C. Some countries have comparative costs advantage in the production of particular commodities over other countries
D. The word demand for and supply of various categories of commodities is expanding very fast
E. Countries want to build up their foreign exchange reservers