WAEC Economics 2004 Question 48

Question 48

National Income

Which of the following is excluded when estimating national income?

  1. A.dividends
  2. B.wages and salaries
  3. C.transfer payments
  4. D.profits
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (transfer payments)

Explanation

Transfer payments (pensions, gifts) are not payments for current production, so they are left out to avoid double counting.