WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 144

716.

The trade unions in West Africa have achieved the following for the workers except

A.

Increased wages

B.

Better condition of services

C.

Competitive determination of wage rate

D.

Improved welfare facilities

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

717.

Which of the following does not affect a country's population?

A.

Birth rate

B.

Death rate

C.

Emigration

D.

Unemployment

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

718.

During a sale by auction, the price at which the goods finally sold is determined mostly by

A.

Competition between buyers and sellers

B.

Competition among buyers

C.

Competition among sellers

D.

Government policy

Correct answer is B

An auction is a sale in which buyers compete for a good by placing bids, and the goods sold to the highest bidder. It is done among competing buyers.

719.

The purely competitive firm should close down when its price is less than its

A.

Average variable cost

B.

Total fixed cost

C.

Average total cost

D.

Marginal cost

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

720.

Equilibrium under perfect competition requires that

A.

MC = MR but AR < AC

B.

MR = MC = AR = AC

C.

AC = AR < MC

D.

TR < TC

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.