WAEC Economics 2026 Question 39

Question 39

Theory of Production

The benefit a new firm enjoys by tapping power from an existing electric pole because it is in the same area with other firms is a form of

  1. A.risk-bearing economies of scale
  2. B.external economies of scale
  3. C.technical economies of scale
  4. D.financial economies of scale
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (external economies of scale)

Explanation

Benefits from facilities shared with other firms in an area are external economies.