WAEC Economics 2010 Question 28

Question 28

Industrialisation

The following are all factors determining the location of industry except

  1. A.minimum wage rate.
  2. B.availability of labour.
  3. C.nearness to raw materials.
  4. D.proximity to market.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (minimum wage rate.)

Explanation

A national minimum wage applies everywhere in the country, so it does not decide where a firm locates.