Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Question 9

Practice objective / multiple choice question 9 from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 9 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • ECONOMICS • objective

In the labour market for clerical workers, the equilibrium wage is N5,000 per month with 200,000 workers employed. The government introduces a minimum wage of N6,000. The price elasticity of labour demand is -0.8 and the price elasticity of labour supply is 0.5. Assuming the percentage change in employment can be approximated by the elasticity formula, estimate the number of workers who will be unemployed after the minimum‑wage law is enforced.

Answer Options

A. 58,000 workers will be unemployed.
B. 45,000 workers will be unemployed.
Correct Answer C. 52,000 workers will be unemployed.
D. 48,000 workers will be unemployed.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
52,000 workers will be unemployed.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Question 9. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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