WAEC Economics 2011 Question 30

Question 30

Labour Market

Which of the following is not a consequence of increased unemployment?

  1. A.A fall in tax revenue for the government
  2. B.A reduction in trade union's influence
  3. C.A fall in the death rate
  4. D.An increase in the labour force
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Answer: C (A fall in the death rate)

Explanation

Unemployment lowers incomes and welfare; it does not reduce the death rate.