WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 270

1,346.

The definition of economics as 'the science which studies human behaviuor as a relationship between ends and scarce means which have alternative uses' was given by

A.

Adam Smith

B.

David Ricardo

C.

Lionel Robbins

D.

Thomas R. Mtithus

E.

Robert Giffen

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,347.

Which of the following is not a reason why statutory are run only by the government?

A.

The duplication of some services will lead to resource wastage

B.

All corporation provides services which individuals cannot provide

C.

Essential services must be provided irrespective of the economic system adopted

D.

Some corporations require large financial capital which may not be easy to acquire by individuals

E.

There is need to protect consumers from exploitation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,348.

One-man business is popular in West Africa because of all the following, except the

A.

Ease of entry

B.

Small capital required

C.

Limited enterpreneur skills needed

D.

Ease of decision making

E.

Tendency to become joint-stock companies

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,349.

Division of labour gives rise to

A.

The exchange of goods and services

B.

The use of barter system

C.

The production of limited goods

D.

Unemployment

E.

Delay in production

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,350.

Which of the following is not a middleman in the distribution channel? The

A.

Wholesaler

B.

Distributor

C.

Agent

D.

Consumer

E.

Retailer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.