WAEC Economics 2015 Question 50

Question 50

International Economic Organisations

Which of the following is an objective of OPEC? To

  1. A.prevent fluctuation in prices of all commodities
  2. B.protect the economic interest of all countries
  3. C.control the level of output of oil
  4. D.discover oil in all countries.
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Answer: C (control the level of output of oil)

Explanation

OPEC sets production quotas to control oil output and prices.