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WAEC Economics 2020 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Inflation may occur if

  • A. a rate of productivity is higher than wage rate
  • B. prices fluctuate during a particular season of the year
  • C. wage increase is granted without increase in productionCorrect
  • D. (see explanation)

Explanation

When wages increase without a corresponding increase in production/output, purchasing power rises while goods remain scarce, leading to inflation (too much money chasing few goods).

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