WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 159

791.

Which of the following is an objective of economic integration?

A.

Harmonization of cultural practises

B.

Free movement of persons, goods and services

C.

Payment of high tarrifs

D.

Dumping of goods in less developed countries

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

792.

In an attempt to correct a deficit balance of payment, a country may decide to increase

A.

Domestic production

B.

Imports

C.

Domestic expenditure

D.

Tax on infant industry

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

793.

Which of the following is an invisible term?

A.

Banking services

B.

Petroleum products

C.

Processed rice

D.

Processed milk

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

794.

The formula index of export prices/index of import prices * 100 is used to measure the

A.

Volume of trade between countries

B.

Direction of international  trade

C.

Commodity terms of trade

D.

Volume of imports

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

795.

An increase in the quantity of goods and services produced in a country which raises her national income is known as

A.

Economic development

B.

Economic growth

C.

Domestic investment

D.

Productivity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.