WAEC Economics 1998 Question 40

Question 40

Economic Systems

A major setback in any mixed economy is

  1. A.that is combines both the capitalist and socialist systems
  2. B.the freedom of choice in the production and consumption of goods and services
  3. C.that government intervenes to secure full utilization of resources
  4. D.that economic decisions are determined by market forces
  5. E.that the absence of profit motive in the public sector may reduce incentive for hard work
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (that the absence of profit motive in the public sector may reduce incentive for hard work)

Explanation

Public enterprises in a mixed economy lack the profit motive, which may make them inefficient.