2003 - WAEC Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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A continuous fall in the general price level is called
A
recession
B
depression
C
deflation
D
stagflation
correct option: c
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Which of the following is the function of a central bank?
A
accepting deposits from the public
B
lending to the commercial banks
C
discounting bills of exchange
D
agent of payment for individuals
correct option: b
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Cost-push inflation is likely to raise when
A
there is an increase in government spending
B
there is an increase in direct taxes
C
demand for higher wages is granted
D
there is a decrease in banks lending
correct option: c
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The most important function of merchant banks is the
A
issuing of currency
B
provision of short term loans
C
provision of medium and long term loans
D
provision of short and long term loans
correct option: c
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Precautionary motive relates to
A
demand for money
B
demands for goods
C
supply of money
D
supply of goods
correct option: a
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Invisible trade refers to trade in
A
services
B
goods and services
C
tangible goods
D
crude oil
correct option: a
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When the demand for foreign exchange exceeds its supply, the value of the domestic currency
A
appreciates
B
depreciates
C
inflates
D
expands
correct option: b
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Which of the following is part of the capital account of the balance of payments?
A
Net investment from abroad
B
import of machinery
C
insurance
D
transportation cost
correct option: a
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The most common index for measuring developments is
A
the level of illiteracy
B
the per capita income
C
nutritional level
D
population growth rate
correct option: b
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Government of West African countries levy taxes to
A
prevent prices from falling
B
make people richer
C
limit the number of banks
D
finance government projects
correct option: d
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