JAMB Economics 1983 Question 29

Question 29

International Trade

The meaning of 'Dumping' is selling goods in a foreign market

  1. A.at a price below that received in the home market
  2. B.at a price higher than that received in the home market
  3. C.at a price equal to the costs price in the home market
  4. D.in order to encourage indigenous producers
  5. E.at a price equal to the selling price in the home market.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (at a price below that received in the home market)

Explanation

Dumping is selling exports abroad more cheaply than at home (or below cost), often to capture the foreign market.