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Economics Past Questions and Answers

Waec Economics Questions

Question 241:
The rural area of West Africa lack industries because
  • A Rural people are not meant to work in industries
  • B Rural people are uneducated
  • C Of inadequate infrastructure
  • D Of low population density
  • E They are not suitable for industries
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Question 242:
An entrepreneur will locate his industry in a place
  • A Nearest to his homw town
  • B Where the cost of production will be minimized
  • C Nearest to his wife's hometown
  • D Where the government direct him to locate
  • E Where there is no other industry
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Question 243:
which of the following reasons is mainly responsible for the inefficient distribution of goods in West African countries?
  • A Large number of distribution companies
  • B Import and export restrictions by the government
  • C Narrow markets for commodities produced
  • D Poor transportation and communication system
  • E Large influence of foreign traders
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Question 244:
which of the following does not apply to private companies?
  • A The number of shareholders is limited
  • B The liability of shareholders is limited
  • C Accounts have to be publicized
  • D The companies are separate legal entities
  • E Shares are not easily transferable
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Question 245:
In , Economics the reward for labour is in the form of
  • A Wages
  • B Profit
  • C Rent
  • D Dividends
  • E Interest
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