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WAEC Economics 2017 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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One objective of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is to

  • A. A. harmonise and stabilize oil pricesCorrect
  • B. B. ensure excess supply of oil to consuming countries
  • C. C. subsidise oil prices in member countries
  • D. D. assist member countries to exploit oil resources

Explanation

The main objective of any cartel such as OPEC is to average price of their product by controlling output of members.

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