WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 220

1,096.

Hassan, an economic teacher in Lagos, resigned his appointment and took up another job as a banker. The concept here involves

A.

Occupational mobility of labour

B.

Horizontal mobility of labour

C.

Vertical mobility of labour

D.

Geographical mobility of labour

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,097.

One economic implication of over-population is that it

A.

Leads to low demand s of goods

B.

Reduce balance of payment difficulties

C.

Leads to a fall in per capital income

D.

Reduce pressure on the available social facilities

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,098.

Census of population is usually conducted every

A.

20 years

B.

15 years

C.

10 years

D.

7 years

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,099.

Majority of West African labour force is engaged in

A.

Industrial production

B.

Agricultural production

C.

Mining industry

D.

Construction industry

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,100.

The supply of labour can be influenced by the

A.

Size of the population

B.

Stage of economic development

C.

Size of the country

D.

Extent of the market

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.