JAMB Economics 2008 Question 48

Question 48

Theory of Production

A high rent on land will affect the cost of producing maize

  1. A.positively
  2. B.negatively
  3. C.at the early stage of production
  4. D.at the later stage of production
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Answer: B (negatively)

Explanation

Rent is a cost of production, so a high rent makes producing maize more expensive, which harms (negatively affects) the farmer.