GCE Economics 1989 Question 30

Question 30

Distributive Trade

Distribution is part of production because it

  1. A.makes goods and services available to the final consumer
  2. B.transports the goods from place to place
  3. C.offers employment to people
  4. D.encourages the provision of good roads, waterways and railways
  5. E.links the consumers with the producers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (makes goods and services available to the final consumer)

Explanation

Production is complete only when goods reach the consumer who needs them; distribution does that.