Analyzing the Causes of Credit Disparities
A government report observes that in a specific region, as average household income decreases, the average interest rate on personal loans increases, and the loan approval rate drops sharply. Beyond simply stating that a correlation exists, explain two distinct economic reasons why lenders might create this situation, leading to these outcomes for lower-income individuals.
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Ch.9 Lenders and borrowers and differences in wealth - The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics @ CORE Econ
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