WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 308

1,536.

All the following factors will cause a change in demand except

A.

The consumer's income

B.

The consumer's taste

C.

A change in population size

D.

A change in weather condition

E.

The price of commodity

Correct answer is E

The price of the commodity does not lead to a change in demand, but rather, it will cause a change in the quantity demanded.

Note that a change in demand and a change in quantity demanded are two different terminologies.

A change in demand means that the entire demand curve shifts either left or right. While a change in quantity demanded refers to a movement along the demand curve, which is caused only by a change in price.

1,537.

Demand in Economics is synonymous with

A.

Needs

B.

Wants of the consumer

C.

All goods demanded in the market

D.

Wants supported with ability to pay

E.

All consumers goods

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,538.

All the following are specific examples of indirect tax except

A.

Purchases tax

B.

Import duty

C.

Export duty

D.

Excise duty

E.

Poll tax

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,539.

It is general belief that inflation in West Africa is caused by all the factors listed below except

A.

Excessive bank lending

B.

Budget deficit

C.

Rising incomes

D.

Shortage supply

E.

Decrease in money supply

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,540.

Which of the following are resources for holding money instead of investing it?

I Transaction motive
II. Precautionary motive
III. Speculative motive
IV. Liquidity motive

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

I, II and III only

D.

I, II and IV only

E.

II, III and IV only

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.