WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 190

946.

Which of the following is the function of a central bank?

A.

Accepting deposits from the public

B.

Lending to the commercial banks

C.

Discounting bills of exchange

D.

Agent of payment for individuals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

947.

A continuous fall in the general price level is called

A.

Recession

B.

Depression

C.

Deflation

D.

Stagflation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

948.

The demand for money is

A.

Derived demand

B.

Composite demand

C.

Joint demand

D.

Complimentary demand

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

949.

Efficient distribution of goods in West Africa will be facilitated by

A.

Poor storage facility

B.

Adequate transportation system

C.

High standard of living

D.

High cost of living

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

950.

One of the factors responsible for low agricultural production in West Africa is

A.

Inadequate labour

B.

Shortage of lands

C.

Inadequate implements

D.

Inadequate research

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.