The MPC Schools Challenge is therefore a contribution by the SA Reserve Bank towards improving the understanding by young South Africans of how the economy works, why high inflation is bad for an economy and how the Monetary Policy Committee makes decisions. Thank you  3
By investing in homes, people, in particular, the low-income groups, accumulate equity that can then be used as collateral, making them more credit-worthy for accessing finance through formal channels and also for generating income. Against this background, addressing housing shortage and improving affordability remains an integral part of our national policy towards poverty alleviation.