Year :
2016
Title :
Economics
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 50 Questions
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| 31. |
International income accounting, double counting occurs when A. intermediate goods are counted twice B. intermediate goods are counted with the final goods C. final goods are counted more than twice D. different people count the products Detailed SolutionDouble counting is an error caused as a result of illogical calculation. This term is used in economics to refer to the faulty practice of counting the value of a nation's goods more than once. Since goods are produced in stages, through specialized channels of production, many intermediate goods are used to produce a final good. If the values of each of these intermediate goods is added together, without subtracting expenditures incurred during the production process, the error of double counting will be committed. |
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| 32. |
The difference between GDP and GNP A. consumption of fixed capital B. indirect business tax C. net factor income from abroad D. public transfer payment Detailed SolutionThe main difference is that GNP (Gross National Product) takes into account net income receipts from abroad. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is a measure of (national income = national output = national expenditure) produced in a particular country. GNP = GDP + net property income from abroad. |
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| 33. |
The difference between GDP and GNP A. consumption of fixed capital B. indirect business tax C. net factor income from abroad D. public transfer payment Detailed SolutionThe main difference is that GNP (Gross National Product) takes into account net income receipts from abroad. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is a measure of (national income = national output = national expenditure) produced in a particular country. GNP = GDP + net property income from abroad. |
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| 34. |
Which of the following items is not included in the measurement of the national income using the income approach A. wages and salary B. government purchases C. interest D. divedend Detailed SolutionThe Income Method measures national income from the side of payments made to the primary factors of production in the form of rent, wages, interest and profit for their productive services in an accounting year. |
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| 35. |
A bank note is said to be a legal tender because it is A. printed by government B. a store of value C. signed by the head of state D. backed by law Detailed SolutionNational banknotes are generally legal tender, meaning that medium of payment is allowed by law or recognized by a legal system to be valid for meeting a financial obligation. |
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| 36. |
During Inflation, interest rate will A. rise B. flunctuate C. remain constant D. fall Detailed SolutionInflation is simply a market condition where plenty money is used to pay for less goods. when there is excess mpney in circulation in the economy, it can lead to inflation. In general, as interest rates are reduced, more people are able to borrow more money. The result is that consumers have more money to spend, causing the economy to grow and inflation to increase. real interest rates fall as inflation increases. (because there is excess money in the economy, borrowing will not be expensive). |
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| 37. |
Cost push inflation is likely to arise when A. there is an increase in banking lending B. there is an increase in subsidies C. stock exchange D. rise in the cost of production. Detailed SolutionCost push inflation is inflation caused by an increase in prices of inputs like labour, raw material, etc. The increased price of the factors of production leads to a decreased supply of these goods. |
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| 38. |
Which of the following financial institutions cannot be found on the capital market of a country A. commercial bank B. mortgage bank C. stock exchange D. Agricultural bank Detailed SolutionAgricultural bank; a type of bank that lends money to farmers for longer periods of time and charges them less interest than other types of banks. they do not trade in the capital market |
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| 39. |
The stock market is a market for A. new and second hand shares B. debentures C. goods and services D. short terms securities Detailed SolutionThe stock market refers to the collection of markets and exchanges where regular activities of buying, selling, and issuance of shares of publicly-held companies take place. |
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| 40. |
Indirect taxes are generally A. progressive B. regressive C. equitable D. proportionate Detailed SolutionIndirect taxes; An indirect tax is a tax levied on goods and services rather than on income or profits. indirect taxes are regressive in nature. They are consumption based taxes. Service tax, value added tax,customs and excise duty etc are examples ofTaxes are regressive when they impose a harsher burden on the poor than on the rich. |
| 31. |
International income accounting, double counting occurs when A. intermediate goods are counted twice B. intermediate goods are counted with the final goods C. final goods are counted more than twice D. different people count the products Detailed SolutionDouble counting is an error caused as a result of illogical calculation. This term is used in economics to refer to the faulty practice of counting the value of a nation's goods more than once. Since goods are produced in stages, through specialized channels of production, many intermediate goods are used to produce a final good. If the values of each of these intermediate goods is added together, without subtracting expenditures incurred during the production process, the error of double counting will be committed. |
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| 32. |
The difference between GDP and GNP A. consumption of fixed capital B. indirect business tax C. net factor income from abroad D. public transfer payment Detailed SolutionThe main difference is that GNP (Gross National Product) takes into account net income receipts from abroad. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is a measure of (national income = national output = national expenditure) produced in a particular country. GNP = GDP + net property income from abroad. |
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| 33. |
The difference between GDP and GNP A. consumption of fixed capital B. indirect business tax C. net factor income from abroad D. public transfer payment Detailed SolutionThe main difference is that GNP (Gross National Product) takes into account net income receipts from abroad. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is a measure of (national income = national output = national expenditure) produced in a particular country. GNP = GDP + net property income from abroad. |
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| 34. |
Which of the following items is not included in the measurement of the national income using the income approach A. wages and salary B. government purchases C. interest D. divedend Detailed SolutionThe Income Method measures national income from the side of payments made to the primary factors of production in the form of rent, wages, interest and profit for their productive services in an accounting year. |
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| 35. |
A bank note is said to be a legal tender because it is A. printed by government B. a store of value C. signed by the head of state D. backed by law Detailed SolutionNational banknotes are generally legal tender, meaning that medium of payment is allowed by law or recognized by a legal system to be valid for meeting a financial obligation. |
| 36. |
During Inflation, interest rate will A. rise B. flunctuate C. remain constant D. fall Detailed SolutionInflation is simply a market condition where plenty money is used to pay for less goods. when there is excess mpney in circulation in the economy, it can lead to inflation. In general, as interest rates are reduced, more people are able to borrow more money. The result is that consumers have more money to spend, causing the economy to grow and inflation to increase. real interest rates fall as inflation increases. (because there is excess money in the economy, borrowing will not be expensive). |
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| 37. |
Cost push inflation is likely to arise when A. there is an increase in banking lending B. there is an increase in subsidies C. stock exchange D. rise in the cost of production. Detailed SolutionCost push inflation is inflation caused by an increase in prices of inputs like labour, raw material, etc. The increased price of the factors of production leads to a decreased supply of these goods. |
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| 38. |
Which of the following financial institutions cannot be found on the capital market of a country A. commercial bank B. mortgage bank C. stock exchange D. Agricultural bank Detailed SolutionAgricultural bank; a type of bank that lends money to farmers for longer periods of time and charges them less interest than other types of banks. they do not trade in the capital market |
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| 39. |
The stock market is a market for A. new and second hand shares B. debentures C. goods and services D. short terms securities Detailed SolutionThe stock market refers to the collection of markets and exchanges where regular activities of buying, selling, and issuance of shares of publicly-held companies take place. |
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| 40. |
Indirect taxes are generally A. progressive B. regressive C. equitable D. proportionate Detailed SolutionIndirect taxes; An indirect tax is a tax levied on goods and services rather than on income or profits. indirect taxes are regressive in nature. They are consumption based taxes. Service tax, value added tax,customs and excise duty etc are examples ofTaxes are regressive when they impose a harsher burden on the poor than on the rich. |