economics

The main objective of setting up private businesses is to?

A. protect the interest of the government B. maximize profits C. provide infrastructure D. promote exports Correct Answer: Option B…

6 years ago

The location of timber and plywood industries in West Africa is mainly influenced by the availability of?

A. transport B. water C. raw materials D. labour supply Correct Answer: Option C C. raw materials

6 years ago

The cost which firm will incur whether it is in production or not, is referred to as?

A. average cost B. variable cost C. opportunity cost D. fixed cost Correct Answer: Option D D. fixed cost

6 years ago

Economist speaks about “opportunity cost” when a consumer?

A. he has the change to minimize cost B. has to forgo one thing in order to have another C.…

6 years ago

Localization of industry refers to the?

A. concentration of the firms of an industry in a particular area B. siting of industries in rural areas C.…

6 years ago

Despite the benefits large firms enjoy, it could be limited by the?

A. a desire to make maximum profit B. introduction of an efficient transport system C. growth of specialization D. extent…

6 years ago

Which of the following is an advantage of division of labour?

A. production of specialized goods B. employment of experts C. monotony of work D. Greater use of machinery Correct Answer:…

6 years ago

One of the advantages of large scale production is that?

A. there is a rise in the cost of administration B. consumers sacrifice their individual tastes C. the firm can…

6 years ago

Land is a factor of production because it?

A. is a free gift of nature B. contains valuable mineral resources C. assists in the creation of utility D.…

6 years ago

Which of the following is a reward to a factor of production?

A. interest B. donation C. gifts D. subsidy Correct Answer: Option A A. interest

6 years ago