WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 229

1,141.

Mortgage banks give loan to investors on long term basis to

A.

Finance agriculture

B.

Establish banks

C.

Acquire machinery

D.

Build houses

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,142.

Deflation can be controlled by increase in

A.

The bank rate

B.

Income tax

C.

The price level

D.

The budget deficit

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,143.

In the money market, money can only be borrowed for

A.

Long term

B.

Short term

C.

Capital project

D.

Public utilities

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,144.

When price elasticity of supply is equal to 0.4, supply is said to be

A.

Inelastic

B.

Elastic

C.

Unitary elastic

D.

Public utilities

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,145.

In a perfect market, price and quantity to be bought are determined by the

A.

Consumers and retailers

B.

Producers and wholesalers

C.

Forces of demand and supply

D.

Interest of government and producers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.