Structure and distribution of population - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2009

Occupational distribution of population determines the

A. Size of a population available and willing to work
B. Population density of a place
C. Dependency ratio of a country
D. Size and categories of the labour force

Question 32:

• JAMB 2009

The mobility of labour is mainly determined by

A. The age of workers
B. Government policy
C. Trade unions
D. Wage rate differentials

Question 33:

• JAMB 2010

The amount of labour hired depends on the

A. Number of skilled labour available
B. Skill of labour
C. Marginal productivity of labour
D. Price of the inputs

Question 34:

• JAMB 2010

The percentage of working population in 2002 is?

A. 50%
B. 25%
C. 8%
D. 80%