WAEC Economics 2020 Question 34

Question 34

National Income

Which of the following factors may lead to under-estimation of national income figures?

  1. A.Availability of skilled statisticians
  2. B.High volume of exports
  3. C.Emigration of skilled workers to foreign countries
  4. D.Subsistence production
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Subsistence production)

Explanation

Output consumed by the producers themselves is not sold or recorded, so national income is understated.