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GCE Economics 1989 Question 21

Question 21

Distributive Trade

Which of the following does not hinder the efficient distribution of goods in West Africa?

  1. A.Inadequate transportation network
  2. B.inadequate storage facilities for agricultural goods
  3. C.inadequate credit facilities for potential distributors
  4. D.Government participation in the distributive trade
  5. E.The tendency to hoard and smuggle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Government participation in the distributive trade)

Explanation

Poor transport, storage, credit, hoarding and smuggling all hinder distribution; government participation is meant to help it.