WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 163

811.

The equilibrium level of output of a monopolist is determined at a point where 

A.

Marginal cost equals average revenue

B.

Marginal cost equals acerage cost

C.

Marginal cost equals marginal revenue

D.

Marginal revenue equals average cost

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

812.

Advertising expenses would not be necessary under perfect competition because

A.

Consumers would have complete knowledge of goods

B.

Cost of production would be at the maximum level

C.

Every firm would enjoy the benefits of large scale production

D.

Income of the consumers in the community would be high

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

813.

For a monopolist, the average revenue (AR) curve is

A.

Above the total curve

B.

The same as the marginal cost curve

C.

Above the marginal revenue curve

D.

The same as that of the perfect competitor

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

814.

Which of the following is not a reason for establishing public enterprises?

A.

Discouraging investors

B.

Opening up neglected parts of the country

C.

Effective control of a natural monopoly

D.

Rapid economic development

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

815.

Buying and selling of shares is a function performed mostly by the

A.

Insurance companies

B.

Stock exchanges

C.

Merchant banks

D.

Discount houses

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.