WAEC Economics 1997 Question 3

Question 3

Theory of Demand

Which of the following has a derived demand?

  1. A.labour
  2. B.butter
  3. C.television sets
  4. D.bread
  5. E.motor cars
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (labour)

Explanation

Labour is demanded not for itself but for the goods and services it helps to produce.