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WAEC Economics 2012 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 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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One of the reasons why government may erect a trade barrier is to

  • A. control foreign currencies
  • B. protect infant industriesCorrect
  • C. promote importation
  • D. increase diversity of the economy

Explanation

One of the reasons why government may erect a trade barrier is to (b) protect infant industries.

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