WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3809

19,041.

Which of these does not relate to the law of comparative advantage?

A.

The law of comparative advantage was propounded by David Ricardo

B.

The law stresses the importance of relative efficiency

C.

In order to specialize, a country must have absolute advantage

D.

The law is based on opportunity cost principle

E.

The principle if followed, should increase total world output

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,042.

Which of the following statements is true about terms of trade?

A.

Terms of trade shows the difference between the values of export and imports

B.

Terms of trade indicate the rate at which exports exchange for imports

C.

It is the ration of price index of exports to imports

D.

It is usually expressed as percentage

E.

A rise in the price of export relative to imports is an improvement

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,043.

Which of the following are the most liquid assets to a commercial bank?

A.

Money at call and short notice

B.

Treasury Bills

C.

Commercial Bills

D.

Stock and Shares

E.

Cash

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,044.

Which of these best explains Malthusians theory of population?

A.

Increase in population cause hunger and death

B.

The population increase faster than food supply

C.

The population grows at arithmetic progression while food production grows at geometric progression

D.

People could be sent to ‘No man’s land’ when the population increases

E.

People should produce as many children as they could to because passion cannot be controlled

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,045.

The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is important to the developing nations because it

A.

Gives loans to member s for legal proceedings

B.

Offer grants and aids for defense

C.

Enhances financial relationship among countries

D.

Offer soft loans for educational and health services

E.

Offer grants and aid to finance private projects

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.