Cooperatives, Pawnshops, and Pension Funds

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A pawnshop serves as a middleman between individuals looking to borrow money and individuals with excess capital who are seeking to invest.

False (B)

In a cooperative, each member's profit share is directly proportional to their capital contribution.

True (A)

The GSIS primarily serves as a financial institution solely focused on managing pension funds for government employees.

False (B)

The capital contributed by members of a cooperative is used to fund loans and other operating expenses of the cooperative.

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A cooperative can be considered a fully legitimate and regulated entity without registration with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).

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Cooperative

An association of members with shared economic or social goals.

Registration of Cooperatives

Cooperatives must register with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) to be legitimate.

Capital Contribution

Members contribute capital; profits are shared based on contributions.

Pawnshop

A business where individuals exchange valuable items for cash loans.

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Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

Provides life insurance for government employees and teachers.

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Study Notes

Cooperatives

  • Cooperatives are associations of members aiming for common social or economic goals.
  • Legitimate cooperatives must be registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).
  • Members contribute capital and share profits, liabilities, and benefits.
  • Cooperative capital is loaned to members.
  • Profits are distributed among members based on their capital contributions.
  • Member income varies based on individual capital contributions.
  • Cooperatives differ significantly from banks.

Pawnshops

  • Pawnshops were created to provide loans to individuals unable to access bank services.
  • Individuals exchange valuable assets (collateral) for cash, including interest.

Pension Funds

  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS):
    • Provides life insurance to government employees, local government workers, government-owned/controlled employees, and public school teachers.

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