Economies of South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya

The economies of South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya can be best described as:

• Traditional.

• Command.

• Market.

• Mixed.

Tribes in Kenya use bartering to trade and practice which type of economy?

• Traditional

• Command

• Market

• Mixed

Which African economy has the most free (from government control) mixed economy?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• All of the above

Which of the following would reflect Kenya’s mixed economy?

• Prices and wages are solely regulated by the country’s government.

• A combination of privately-owned businesses and government regulations.

• The country’s distribution of resources is based on inheritance.

• All economic decisions are based on customs and beliefs of ancestors.

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• Angola

• Nigeria

• Libya

• Algeria

Which African country is the largest producer of oil in Africa?

• Angola

• Nigeria

• Libya

• Algeria

Which characteristic BEST describes South Africa’s economy?

• Market-leaning

• Traditional

• Command-leaning

• Pure market

During Nigeria’s long period of military rule, what type of economic system did it have?

• Traditional

• Command

• Market

• Mixed

In which area has South Africa specialized?

• oil production

• textiles

• meat processing

• gold and diamond mining

What is one way that South Africa has invested in developing its human capital?

• Expanding railroads, seaports, and airports

• Providing job-training programs for its workers

• Improving access to electricity

• Updating farm equipment and machinery