WAEC Economics 1993 Question 1

Question 1

Basic Concepts

Economics is the study of how to

  1. A.choose between alternatives, given limited resources
  2. B.regulate the money that is in circulation in a country
  3. C.be prudent in the use of available resources
  4. D.improve the standard of living of the society at large
  5. E.arrange our needs in order of usefulness before satisfying them.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (choose between alternatives, given limited resources)

Explanation

Economics studies how people choose among alternative uses of limited resources.