JAMB Economics 1982 Question 14

Question 14

International Economic Organisations

The main economic goal of ECOWAS is the attainment of

  1. A.regional free trade
  2. B.multilateral trade
  3. C.bilateral trade
  4. D.economic self-reliance
  5. E.the economic emancipation of Africa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (regional free trade)

Explanation

ECOWAS aims at economic integration of West Africa, starting with the removal of trade barriers so that goods move freely within the region.