WAEC Economics 2021 Objective — Question 45
Question 45 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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45. If a country imposes a barrier on trade, the resultant effect will be
- A. a fall in buying and selling.
- B. high demand for goods from local industries.Correct
- C. a decrease in the demand for local produced goods.
- D. shutdown of local industries.
Explanation
Trade barriers restrict imports, so consumers turn to (increase demand for) locally produced goods instead.
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