WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3478

17,386.

One disadvantages of direct tax is that

A.

Government's revenue is reduced

B.

Price of essential commodities fall

C.

People are discouraged from additional work

D.

Firms make more profit

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,387.

Taxes levied on commodities are

A.

Direct taxes

B.

Indirect tax

C.

Poll tax

D.

Investment taxes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,388.

A major problem facing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as an economic integration, is the

A.

Increasing population

B.

Willingness of members to co-operate

C.

Geographical contiguity

D.

West trade relation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,389.

The act of selling goods in foreign markets at prices below those charged at home market is called

A.

Exchange

B.

Specialization

C.

Dumping

D.

Exporting

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,390.

To ensure high employment rate, developing countries should

A.

Build more universities

B.

Protect infant industries

C.

Organize trade fairs

D.

Prevent rural-urban drift

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.