JAMB Economics 2000 Question 6

Question 6

Theory of Demand

Which of the following is an example of derived demand?

  1. A.Tax relief
  2. B.Labour
  3. C.Wage increase
  4. D.Entertainment.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Labour)

Explanation

Labour is wanted not for itself but for the goods it helps to produce, so its demand is derived from the demand for those goods.