WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 208

1,036.

The situation in which there is persistent fall in the general price level is referred to as

A.

Devaluation

B.

Depreciation

C.

Deflation

D.

Inflation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,037.

Which of the following is the most liquid asset?

A.

Bank notes

B.

Silver

C.

Bank deposit

D.

Cheques

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,038.

The quantity theory of money states that a reduction in the quantity of money in circulation would bring about

A.

A geometrical fall in prices

B.

A proportionate fall in prices

C.

A rise in prices

D.

An unequal fall in prices

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,039.

Money is demanded for which of the following reasons?

A.

To meet unforseen contigencies

B.

To solve the problem of inflation

C.

It is easily divisible

D.

It is portable

Correct answer is A

Money held to cater for unforeseen circumstances is referred to as the precautionary demand for money. In this case, money is kept for use in a contingency. That is, people maintain sufficient cash balance to act as a cushion or buffer against unexpected events.

1,040.

One of the function of money is

A.

Double coincidence of wants

B.

Unit of accounts

C.

Indivisibility

D.

Making payment through banks only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.