WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 287

1,431.

When the demand for a commodity is inelastic, who bears the greater burden of the indirect tax?

A.

The producer

B.

The government

C.

The retailer

D.

The consumer

E.

The wholesaler

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,432.

External economies occur when

A.

Industries are scattered all around

B.

A firm decides to expand

C.

Industries are producing below capacity

D.

Firms compromising an industry are concentrated in one area

E.

A firm is located near raw materials

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,433.

The coefficient of price elasticity of demand is zero when demand is

A.

Fairly elastic

B.

Perfectly inelastic

C.

Fairly inelastic

D.

Unitary elastic

E.

Perfectly elastic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,434.

Which of the following roles is being played by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with regards to Nigeria’s crude oil?

A.

Exploiting

B.

Exploring

C.

Refining

D.

Marketing

E.

Exporting

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,435.

Which of the following is not an item of capital expenditure?

A.

Building of roads and bridges

B.

Supply of electricity

C.

Building of damns

D.

Building of habours

E.

Payment of interest on loans

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.