Passage: Household finance in India is unique. We have a tendency to invest heavily in physical assets such…
Passage: Household finance in India is unique. We have a tendency to invest heavily in physical assets such as gold and property. Steps to encourage the financialization of savings are critical. A populace accustomed to traditional processes will not simply jump into financialization. Hurdles to change include onerous bureaucracy, a scepticism of organized financial institutions, a lack of basic information about which of the myriad services and providers is best for each family, and how (and even if) one can make the transition between them if necessary.
Question: Regarding the financialization of household savings, which of the following statements best reflect the solutions that are implied by the passage?
1. A flexible environment is needed to develop solutions.
2. Households need customised solutions.
3. Innovations in financial technology are required.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Solution
The passage mentions hurdles like onerous bureaucracy (implying a flexible environment is needed), lack of basic information about which services are best for each family (implying customised solutions), and the need to ease transitions between providers (implying financial technology innovations). All three statements reflect implied solutions.