WAEC Economics 2026 Question 49

Question 49

Economic Growth and Development

To improve living standards in developing countries, policy makers should

  1. A.reduce investment on infrastructure
  2. B.impose high tariffs on imports of capital goods
  3. C.formulate plans designed to increase industrial productivity
  4. D.liberalize immigration of unskilled workers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (formulate plans designed to increase industrial productivity)

Explanation

Higher productivity raises output and incomes.