THE INTEREST RATE – FACTOR THAT DETERMINES INVESTMENT IN SAVING INSTRUMENTS

The development level of a country also depends on the saving ratio of the population. In a country with a developed economy the savings placement options available to the population are very wide-ranging. The choice of an instrument is determined by the characteristics of the given economy as well as the financial culture of the population. Savings are low, the savings instruments market is less developed, the choice regarding the placement of savings is mainly determined by the level of the interest rate. However, the situation is different in a country undergoing economical development.