JAMB Economics 1987 Question 34

Question 34

Labour Market

The main reason for charging interest is to

  1. A.reward entrepreneurial effort
  2. B.redistribute profits
  3. C.reward investors for present use of capital
  4. D.mobilize more funds for development.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (reward investors for present use of capital)

Explanation

Interest is the reward paid to the owners of capital for letting others use it now.