WAEC Economics 1995 Question 6

Question 6

Industrialisation

Which of the following factors does not encourage the location of industries?

  1. A.Nearness to the market
  2. B.Availability of infrastructural facilities
  3. C.Government influence in sitting industries
  4. D.Political instability
  5. E.Abundance of cheap labour
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Political instability)

Explanation

Political instability scares investors away; the other factors attract industries.