WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 298

1,486.

Dumping in Economics means the selling of goods in a foreign market

A.

At a price below that received in the home market

B.

At a price above that received in the home market

C.

At a price equal to the cost price in the home market

D.

In order to encourage indigenious producers

E.

At a price equal to the selling price in the home market

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,487.

Which of the following is the approximate working age in Nigeria?

A.

1 - 15

B.

15 - 65

C.

30 - 40

D.

40 - 65

E.

65 and above

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,488.

International trade is necessary mainly because

A.

No country can live in economic isolation

B.

Different countries are endowed with the same natural; and man-made resources

C.

Some countries have comparative cost advantage in the production of certain commodities

D.

The world demand for and supply od various categories of commodities is expanding very fast

E.

Countries wants to build up their foreign exchange reserve

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,489.

A major function of the middlemen in Nigeria is the distribution of

A.

Commodities to all consumers regardless of income

B.

Commodities to consuming centres

C.

Economic welfare facilities to all

D.

Wealth to all

E.

Income within the society

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,490.

Which of the following is not a reason why people migrate from one place to another?

A.

To find jobs and improve their standard of living

B.

To live in a more suitable climate

C.

For the sake of change and adventure

D.

To escape from a religious. political or social situation in a country

E.

To buy foreign goods for sale in their country

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.