WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 141

701.

Which of the following will have a more destabilizing effect on the economy?

A.

A tax on the price of vehicle

B.

A tax on petrol

C.

A decrease in the supply of vehicle

D.

Moderate increase in wages

Correct answer is B

Petrol products are used for a number of things including, powering generator plants used by businesses and firms, fueling of vehicles for commercial and personal use, etc.

An increase in the price of petrol will lead to an increase in the general prices of goods and services, thereby, causing a distortion in economic growth.

702.

All indirect taxes tend to be

A.

Progressive

B.

Regressive

C.

Certain

D.

Equitable

Correct answer is B

Indirect tax is a tax collected by an intermediary (such as a retail store) from the person who bears the ultimate economic burden of the tax (such as the consumer). This means that the tax is not directly deducted from the income of the consumer, but deducted at the point of buying goods and services.

An indirect tax is regressive in nature because everyone is made to pay the same tax rate. It doesn't take into consideration the income or social status of the buyer. Since they are flat taxes, they take a higher percentage of income on the poor than on high-income earners.

703.

Public finance is basically an analysis of the

A.

Income and expenditure of government

B.

Expenditure patterns of the government

C.

Current and capital receipts of the government

D.

Current and capital expenditure of the

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

704.

Creation of money by commercial bank is done by

A.

Increasing the cash ratio

B.

Printing money

C.

Lending to borrowers

D.

Issuing cheques

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

705.

The Central Bank can restrict credit through

A.

Depreciation of assets

B.

Granting overdraft

C.

Direct investment

D.

Open market operation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.