Economics Past Questions

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Question 21
waec 1999
In long run, all factors inputs are
Avariable
Bdiminishing
Cconstant
Dfixed
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Question 22
waec 1999
The precautionary motive for holding money is to enable the holder to
Abuy stocks when interest are high
Bovercome unforseesn contigencies
Cbuy goods and services on daily basis
Dbuy fixed assets
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Question 23
waec 1999
In determining cost economics considers
Aimplicit cost only
Bexplicit cost only
Cimplicit and explicit costs
Dexplicit cost less implicit
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Question 24
waec 1999
Productivity , per worker, is best measured by
Atotal output less number of workers
Btotal output multiplied by number of workers
Cnumber of workers less total output
Dtotal output didvided by number of workers
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Question 25
waec 1999
The graph of the function X = a + bY is
Alinear
Bquadratic
Ccubical
Dexponential
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Question 26
waec 1999
The system whereby goods are exchanged for goods is known as
Astock exchange
Bbarter system
Cbanking
Dco-operative system
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Question 27
waec 1999
which of the following best describes capital as a factor of production?
Aa natural resources found everywhere
Ba stock of physical assets used for production
Cthe organization of human and material resources for production
Dresources used in training labour
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Question 28
waec 1999
every society strive to pursue all the following economic objectives except
Aincrease production
Bprice stability
Can inequitable distribution of income
Dsustainable growth and income
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Question 29
waec 1999
The price elasticity of coefficient indicates
Ahow far business can reduce cost
Bthe degree of competition
Cthe extent to which curve shifts
Dconsumer responsiveness to price changes
Enone of the above
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Question 30
waec 1999
The money payment made to owners of land and labour are
Arent and wages
Binterst and profits
Cwages and interest
Ddidvidends and salary
Etax
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