WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 97

481.

In order to develop the banking habit of rural dwellers, the traditional money lenders should be

A.

Proscribed

B.

Legalized

C.

Subsidized

D.

Heavily taxed

Correct answer is C

In order to inculcate saving culture among rural dwellers, the  activities of local money lenders in the area should be supported financially. The government or financial institutions can step in the gap and borne up some of the operational cost of the local lenders by granting credit facilities with little or no interest.

482.

Demand pull inflation can aptly be described as

A.

Inflation induced by rising costs of production

B.

Reduction in government expenditure

C.

Persistent rise in prices due to increase in expenditure

D.

Massive importation of goods from a country with hyper inflation

Correct answer is C

Demand pull inflation is simply a rise in price as a result of a fall in supply. It is caused by increase in the costs of raw materials or labor that affect the supply of finished goods.

483.

Which of the following is involved in the money market?

A.

Building society

B.

Development banks

C.

Commercial banks

D.

Stock exchange

Correct answer is C

Money market is a financial market for the sale and purchase of short term debt instruments. 

The major participants in the money market are commercial banks, governments, corporations, government-sponsored enterprises, money market mutual funds, futures market exchanges, brokers and dealers, and the Federal Reserve.

484.

A government that wants to get more revenue will increase the tax on commodities with a

A.

High price elasticity of demand

B.

Low price elasticity of demand

C.

High income elasticity of demand

D.

Low income elasticity of demand

Correct answer is B

Goods that have low price elasticity of demand are goods with little or no change in demand as their prices go up. Government can generate revenue by increasing taxes on such goods and the demand for it wont be affected. Example of such goods are luxurious goods.

485.

The introduction of tariffs and quotas

A.

Reduce the prices of imports

B.

Increase the demand for locally made goods

C.

Discourage domestic industries from becoming more efficient

D.

Reduce the prices of locally made goods

Correct answer is B

One of the main reasons for the introduction of tariffs and quotas is to support local industries and discourage imports. When goods are imported at a high cost, they would be exchanged for high prices as well. With this, local industries can easily sell locally produced goods are cheaper rates thereby increasing the market and demand for it.