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2007 WAEC Economics Past Questions (With Answers)

The major topics in the 2007 WAEC Economics past questions for WASSCE candidates include the scope of the study of Economics, production, opportunity cost, consumer behaviour, the chain of distribution, money, inflation and banking. You will also find objective questions on taxation, economic development, national income and international economic cooperation in the 2007 WAEC Economics […]

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Definition of Macroeconomics – Meaning, Examples and Objectives

In this post, we shall state the definition of macroeconomics and explain its meaning. We shall also give examples and types of macroeconomics. Then we shall touch briefly on the objectives of macroeconomic policies. So let’s start it all with a brief definition of macroeconomics. What is Macroeconomics? Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that

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WAEC Economics Syllabus – Detailed Syllabus (Download PDF)

The WAEC Economics syllabus for SHS students and teachers is a game-changer for every serious WASSCE/SSCE candidate. In fact, whether you’re studying or teaching SHS 1, SHS2 or SHS3 Economics, there isn’t much you can do without this WAEC Economics syllabus. This is the reason why I want you to have the latest WAEC Economics

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Role of the Primary Sector in Economic Development

What is the role of the primary sector in the economic development of developing countries in West Africa and the rest of the world? The primary sector helps the general population in many ways. It also contributes to the development of the secondary and tertiary sectors of the economies of developing countries. Overall, the primary

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300+ Economics Past Questions and Answers PDF (Definitions)

The Economics past questions and answers I’ve assembled here should make it easier for you to make the necessary preparations for your high school Economics test paper. Another good news is this. You may download a free PDF copy of these Economics past questions and answers. They are specifically WAEC/WASSCE Economics past questions and answers

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Top 4 Entrepreneurship Questions and Answers

The WASSCE/SHS Economics tutorial you’re about to encounter shall give you a concise outline of key entrepreneurship questions and answers. You will discover the most important reasons why there is a shortage of really successful entrepreneurs in West Africa. Secondly, I will give you points for an answer to this popular entrepreneurship question in Economics:

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7 Reasons for the Shortage of Capital in West Africa

This Senior High School Economics lesson is to assist you to identify the reasons why there is shortage of capital in West Africa and other developing countries. WASSCE  Economics Questions and Answers (2020) This Post is Part of a mega WASSCE Economics Questions and Answers Series Let’s have the points you need to answer WASSCE

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7 Reasons Why Natural Resources in West Africa are Under- Utilized

There is no shortage of natural resources in West Africa. But these natural resources in West Africa are seriously under-exploited. I am about to give you the points you can expand to answer WASSCE Economics questions. This particular tutorial is all about the reasons why there is under-utilization of natural resources in West Africa. WASSCE

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Aims and Objectives of ECOWAS, NEPAD, AGOA, IDA, EEC – WASSCE

Below are summarized points for the aims and objectives of ECOWAS, NEPAD, AGOA, IDA, EEC. You definitely need to know and remember these points about the aims and objectives of major world Economic Organizations for the WASSCE Economics paper. We will begin with the aims and objectives of The International Development Association (I.D.A) Aims and

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9 Major Causes of an Increase in Demand for a Commodity

So what are the major causes of an increase in demand for a commodity? This brief tutorial will give you the points you need to answer this question in your school test, assignment/homework or final examination. Causes of an Increase in Demand- WASSCE/SHS Economics Revision Notes Note that an “increase in demand” falls under the

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Top 15 International Economic Organizations

There are many international economic organizations. In this post, I’m going to give you important facts you must know about 15 of these international economic organizations. 1. International Monetary Fund (IMF) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a financial institution set up to manage the international monetary system. The IMF also aims to create favourable

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Definition of Economics Explained

ECONOMICS DEFINITION: Economics is a science which studies human behaviour as a relationship between ends and scarce means which have alternative uses. ENDS/WANTS MEANING: Ends are wants or desires that individual consumers, firms or businesses and government are constantly using their scarce resources to satisfy. They are in the form of goods and services, goals

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8 Ways to Increase Agricultural Output in Africa

It is possible to increase agricultural output in Africa and other developing countries. Many developing countries, including those in West Africa and the rest of the continent record poor agricultural output every year. This is in spite of the fact that most of these countries boast of the best natural resources suitable for agricultural production

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Distinguish Between Foreign Aid and Foreign Investment

Foreign Aid Foreign Aid is the assistance (in the form of resources or commodities such as foreign currency, equipment, technical skills, food, relief items etc.) mostly given by rich countries (Britain, the USA, Germany, Japan etc.) or international organizations and financial institutions (the World Bank, the I.M.F., Peace Corps, specialized agencies of the UN etc.)

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Top 5 Types of Economic Cooperation Explained in Simple Terms

Do you want to know the basic features that make one form of international economic cooperation different from the others? Maybe you are not familiar with the names of  the various types of international Economic cooperation. We are talking here about forms of international economic cooperation or integration like Free Trade Area, Customs Union, A

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76 Probable WASSCE Economics Questions

There is a good chance you will see one or two of these WASSCE Economics questions on problems African economies keep facing in your next WASSCE or other  examination. 76 Probable problem-related questions in WASSCE Economics 1. What factors account for the low productivity of agriculture in your country?2. What factors have hindered industrial development

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Top 11 Types of Cost in Economics with Examples

The commonest types of cost in Economics include implicit cost, explicit cost, marginal cost, accounting cost, money cost, opportunity cost, overhead cost, social cost, variable cost and fixed cost. Where are the diagrams? You will notice that diagrams are missing in these notes on the types of cost in Economics. This is a deliberate omission

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