Why Is Savings So Minimal in Nations with a High

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is savings so minimal in nations with a high population of AIDS victims?

• A) People with a short-life expectancy tend to save less.
• B) Governments provide an extensive social safety net.
• C) Interest rates are not high enough.
• D) Unemployment rates are too high.

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