WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3629

18,141.

The price elasticity of coefficient indicates

A.

How far business can reduce cost

B.

The degree of competition

C.

The extent to which curve shifts

D.

Consumer responsiveness to price changes

E.

None of the above

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,142.

The money payment made to owners of land and labour are

A.

Rent and wages

B.

Interest and profits

C.

Wages and interest

D.

Dividends and salary

E.

Tax

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,143.

A major setback in any mixed economy is

A.

That is combined both the capitalist and socialist systems

B.

The freedom of choice in the production and consumption of goods and services

C.

That government intervenes to secure full utilization of resources

D.

That economy decisions are determined by market forces

E.

That the absence of profit motive in the public sector may reduce incentives for hard work

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,144.

The economic system in which the decisions about what to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce are made by private firms is called

A.

Socialism

B.

Welfarism

C.

Communism

D.

Capitalism

E.

Traditionalism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18,145.

The instrument used in many countries to restrict imports includes

A.

High tarrifs

B.

Price index

C.

Excise duties

D.

Bank rate

E.

Subsidies

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.