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WAEC Economics 2012 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following is true about import substitution? It

  • A. helps in increasing exportation
  • B. is meant to reduce exportation
  • C. enables a country to curtail importationCorrect
  • D. enables a country to improve on importation

Explanation

Import substitution enables a country to curtail (reduce) importation of goods that can now be produced domestically.

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