WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 152

756.

Which of the following institutions assists the government in managing the national debt?

A.

Commercial banks

B.

The Central banks

C.

The Capital market

D.

The World bank

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

757.

A foreign exchange market deals in

A.

Treasury bills

B.

Currencies

C.

Government bonds

D.

Commodities

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

758.

A non-bank financial intermediary which is regarded as a pool of risks is the

A.

Cooperative society

B.

Stock exchange

C.

Insurance company

D.

Post office

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

759.

Which of the following financial institutions was originally known as a Building Society?

A.

Development banks

B.

Insurance company

C.

Mortgage banks

D.

Merchant banks

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

760.

Which of the following is true under rapid inflation? People

A.

Demand less foreign exchange

B.

Set up businesses

C.

Rush to pay their taxes

D.

Hardly wants to lend money

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.