WAEC Economics 2002 Question 37

Question 37

Financial Institutions

Personal savings are generally low in West Africa because of

  1. A.the level of income of the people
  2. B.the refusal of banks to grant loans.
  3. C.overpopulation.
  4. D.cheaper foreign currencies.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the level of income of the people)

Explanation

Most people earn low incomes and spend almost all of it on necessities, leaving little to save.