WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 169

841.

In a capitalist system goods are produced for those who

A.

Want them most but cannot pay for them

B.

Can pay for them but do not want them

C.

Want them and can also pay for them

D.

Are dependent on the labour force

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

842.

An essential characteristics of market economy is

A.

Government control

B.

Producer surplus

C.

Consumer surplus

D.

Consumer sovereignty

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

843.

Mono-product economies are those that

A.

Produce one main commodity

B.

Produce only raw materials

C.

Depend on the export of their raw materials

D.

Specialize in agricultural industries

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

844.

One reason for the low agricultural production in West African countries is that

A.

Agriculture employs the highest percentage of the labour force

B.

Too much money is invested in agriculture

C.

Farmers lack the finance and technology required

D.

The farms are toolarge

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

845.

The Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS) is an example of

A.

Bilateral trade

B.

Economic integration

C.

Regional marketing board

D.

International competition

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.