JAMB Economics 1979 Question 34

Question 34

National Income

Which of the following is not a component of National Income at factor cost?

  1. A.Wages earned by doctors
  2. B.Rent paid to landlords
  3. C.Indirect taxes
  4. D.Undistributed company profits
  5. E.Interest on loans.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Indirect taxes)

Explanation

Factor cost counts only payments to factors (wages, rent, interest, profit); indirect taxes are not factor incomes.