Waec Economics 2021 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2021

Two factors which can improve the efficiency of labour are ____________

A. Population size and age of retirement
B. School leaving age and number of disabled workers
C. Work environment and health status of workers
D. School leaving age and number of part-time workers

Question 7:

• WAEC 2021

The study of economics is Important to every society because it ____________

A. Enables individuals to satisfy all their wants
B. Helps in the utilization of scarce resources.
C. Helps producers to know what to produce.
D. Restores equilibrium between producers and consumers

Question 8:

• WAEC 2021

A consumer with $10 needs a dress, a pair of shoes, a handbag and jewelry costing $20, $10, $7 and $3 respectively. The opportunity cost of buying the pair of shoes Is the ______________

A. Dress.
B. Jewelry.
C. Handbag and Jewelry.
D. Dress and Jewelry

Question 9:

• WAEC 2021

The distinguishing function of an entrepreneur is _____________

A. Planning.
B. Control.
C. Risk-bearing.
D. Management.

Question 10:

• WAEC 2021

When a commodity market operates without government interference, commodities are distributed through _____________

A. A government distribution agencies.
B. The operation of price mechanism.
C. A central planning committee
D. Retailers only.