Economics WAEC

Which of the following is not an effect of many middlemen in the chain of production?

A. shortage of commodities
B. low retail prices
C. hoarding of goods
D. high retail prices

Correct Answer: Option B

B. low retail prices

Explanation

Middlemen’s intervention raises the price for consumers. The real profit goes to the middlemen who buy up the farm products at almost give away prices and sell at outrageous prices to the consumers.

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