Question

Which statement about the economies of West African nations is true?

They rarely import or export goods.
Their exports exceed their imports.
Their imports and exports are fairly balanced.
Their imports exceed their exports.

Answer 1

Answer: Their imports exceed their exports

Explanation: The economies of the West African countries suffer because their imports exceed their exports. They also are heavily in debt. African nations south of the Sahara collectively owed more than $200 billion in 2005. About $14 billion is needed each year just to pay interest on the debt. That money is not available to use for other purposes.

(from gradpoint)

Answer 2

The statement that is true about the West African Nations is that their imports and exports are fairly balanced. Even though the West Africa was struck with Ebola virus and their economy plummeted, according to the African Development Bank Group, growth is expected to slow in 5% in 2015 and will rebound to 6.1% in 2016.