WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 233

1,161.

Which of the following best describes capital as a factor of production?

A.

A natural resources found everywhere

B.

A stock of physical assets used for production

C.

The organization of human and material resources for production

D.

Resources used in training labour

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,162.

Every society strive to pursue all the following economic objectives except

A.

Increase production

B.

Price stability

C.

An inequitable distribution of income

D.

Sustainable growth and income

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,163.

The price elasticity of coefficient indicates

A.

How far business can reduce cost

B.

The degree of competition

C.

The extent to which curve shifts

D.

Consumer responsiveness to price changes

E.

None of the above

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,164.

The money payment made to owners of land and labour are

A.

Rent and wages

B.

Interest and profits

C.

Wages and interest

D.

Dividends and salary

E.

Tax

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,165.

A major setback in any mixed economy is

A.

That is combined both the capitalist and socialist systems

B.

The freedom of choice in the production and consumption of goods and services

C.

That government intervenes to secure full utilization of resources

D.

That economy decisions are determined by market forces

E.

That the absence of profit motive in the public sector may reduce incentives for hard work

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.