WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 237

1,181.

The problem of small markets in West Africa can be solved through

A.

Separate planning among the West African countries

B.

Meaningful cooperation among the West African countries

C.

Political stability in West Africa

D.

Imposing of high tarrifs on West African exports

E.

The central banks of West African countries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,182.

Malthus contention is that

A.

Population increase in arithmetic progression while food production increased in geometric progression

B.

Population increased in geometric progression whil food production increased in arithmetic progression

C.

Population and food growth rate will, in future, be at par

D.

Nations have to get enough manpower to cultivate available land for food

E.

Output from agriculture decreased as more and more of the poorer lands were brought into cultivation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,183.

The power of trade union may be weakened when there is

A.

Optimum population

B.

A weak government in power

C.

Over population

D.

A civilian government in power

E.

Under-population

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,184.

An appropriate industrialization strategy in an under-populated country is

A.

Import substitution

B.

Capital intensive

C.

The contract method

D.

The use of foreigners in the factories

E.

Labour intensive

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,185.

The distribution of goods by the price system is distorted when

A.

There is a high degree of competition among producers

B.

Producers and consumers operate freely

C.

Factors of production are mobile

D.

No allowance is made for social costs and social benefits

E.

There is price control measure in the system

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.