WAEC Economics 1998 Question 28

Question 28

National Income

Which of the following is a factor affecting the size of national income?

  1. A.size of the active population
  2. B.Taste of the consumers
  3. C.Number of registered trade unions
  4. D.Credit-worthiness of the neighbouring countries
  5. E.Regularity of payment of national debt
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (size of the active population)

Explanation

A larger active (working) population produces more goods and services, raising national income.