WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 17

81.

In order to enable the government of a country to increase its tax revenue, it will be advisable for it to increase taxes on______

A.

Textile materials with elastic demand

B.

Alcoholic beverages with inelastic demand

C.

Agricultural products with inelastic supply

D.

Luxury goods with elastic supply

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

82.

When a government cuts down her expenditure to reduce inflation, she has embarked on__________

A.

A restrictive Fiscal policy

B.

An expansionary monetary policy

C.

Physical policy

D.

Implementing budget deficit

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

83.

An increase in cash ratio by the central bank will_______

A.

Increase the supply of money

B.

Increase banks lending

C.

Encourage borrowing

D.

Reduce the supply of money

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

84.

Demand-pull inflation can be as a result of__________

A.

Increase in the cost of production

B.

Excessive supply of foodstuff

C.

Deficit financing by the government

D.

Increase in import duties

Correct answer is C

Demand-pull inflation is when there is an increase in aggregate demand, and the supply remains the same or decreases. 

Demand-pull inflation can be caused by an expanding economy, increased government spending, or overseas growth.

85.

Functions of money does not include______

A.

Store of value

B.

Medium of exchange

C.

Standard of deferred payment

D.

General acceptability

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.