WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 184

916.

Trade among West African countries is poor because the

A.

Countries are self-sufficient

B.

Communication links are weak

C.

Number of banks is insufficient

D.

People are not enterprising

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

917.

It is necessary to estimate the national income of a country because it

A.

Indicates the overrall performance of the economy

B.

Ensure equitable distribution of wealth

C.

Assits investors in identifying profitable ventures

D.

Enables governments to conserve national resources

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

918.

International trade is an application of the principle of

A.

Industrial production

B.

Mass production

C.

Regional co-operation

D.

Comparative cost advantage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

919.

In a socialist economy, the means of production is owned and controlled by the

A.

State

B.

Rich

C.

Entrepreneur

D.

Traders

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

920.

One disadvantages of direct tax is that

A.

Government's revenue is reduced

B.

Price of essential commodities fall

C.

People are discouraged from additional work

D.

Firms make more profit

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.