JAMB Economics 2010 Question 34

Question 34

Economic Growth and Development

A strategy for curbing unemployment is to

  1. A.implement government stabilization policy
  2. B.increase taxes and decrease government expenditure
  3. C.increase government expenditure and decrease taxes.
  4. D.ensure even distribution of job opportunities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (increase government expenditure and decrease taxes.)

Explanation

More government spending and lower taxes raise total demand, so firms produce more and hire more workers.