WAEC Economics 1995 Question 35

Question 35

Market Structures

Which of the following is not a feature of a perfect market?

  1. A.Large number of buyers and sellers
  2. B.Homogeneity of products
  3. C.Preferential treatment
  4. D.Absence of transport cost
  5. E.Perfect knowledge of market situation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Preferential treatment)

Explanation

In a perfect market no buyer or seller is favoured; preferential treatment belongs to imperfect markets.