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WAEC Economics 2018 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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One benefit a country can derive from the extraction of crude oil is increase in

  • A. population
  • B. employmentCorrect
  • C. money
  • D. demand for imports

Explanation

Crude oil extraction creates jobs directly in the industry and indirectly in supporting sectors, increasing employment (as seen in Nigeria).

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