WAEC - Economics (2004)
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Which of the following is an economic activity?
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The reward for land as a factor of production is
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The three broad categories of productions are
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primary, secondary and tertiary
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A carpenter's consumer goods includes 1. a kilogram of rice II. 3 pairs of shoes III. 4 pairs of socks IV. 3 screw drivers
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In a capitalist system, the means of production is owned and controlled by
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Mixed economy refers to a system in which the means of production are controlled by
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private enterprises and the government
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An economic goods is described as a good which
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yields utility and commands a price
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The concept of opportunity cost is important to the firm because it
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guides firms in allocating scarce resources
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As a firm expand s , it enjoys some advantages called
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internal economies of scales
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division of labour is limited by
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An entrepreneur is likely to make more profits when
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costs per unit output falls
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birth rate less death rate
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A major effect of ageing population is
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One of the problems associated with the middlemen in the distribution of goods is that he
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The distribution of goods is said to be completed when it reaches the
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The gap between demand and supply curve below the equilibrium price indicates
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Demand for inferior goods is an example of
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When a change in price does not affect the quantity demanded of a commodity , the price elasticity of demand is
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For both the monopolist and the perfectly competitive firm , profit maximizing output occurs at the point where the
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marginal cost curves cuts the marginal revenue curve from below
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The market structure in which the operation are many and none of them can influence the price is
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one main benefit of partnership is
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that members can specialize in various functions
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Joint ventures are partnerships involving
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government and private investors
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The value of money is best determined by
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Which of the following will be an effect of inflation?
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borrowers of money will gain
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Government can control inflation by
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reducing the level of expenditures
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The market consisting of a network of dealers where currencies can be bought and sold is known as
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Open Market Operation (OMO) means the
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buying and selling of government securities by the central banks
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which of the following is an advantage of localization of industry?
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development of subsidiary firms
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which of the following will ensure efficiency in the in the industrial sector of your country?
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The number of people who are qualified to work and who offer themselves for employment are called
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When the general price level persistently falls, the rate of unemployment
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Which of the following is not a direct effort to increase agricultural production?
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National Youth Service Corps
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To ensure high employment rate, developing countries should
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protect infant industries
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The act of selling goods in foreign markets at prices below those charged at home market is called
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Taxes levied on commodities are
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One disadvantages of direct tax is that
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people are discouraged from additional work
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International trade is an application of the principle of
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comparative cost advantage
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Trade among West African countries is poor because the
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communication links are weak
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A policy by which government restrict the amount of foreign currencies bought and sold is known as
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which of the following item is under the capital account of a balance of payment?
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repayment of foreign loans
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A surplus in the balance of payment should be used to
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Development planning which take an overall view of the economy is described as
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aggregate economic planning
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The national income of a country can be estimated by the
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which of the following is excluded when making national income?
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been been slow in achieving its objective sbecause of
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political instability in member state
