Credit Cards and Debit Cards in the Monetary System
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How do credit cards differ from measures of the quantity of money?

  • Credit card balances are included in measures of the quantity of money
  • Credit cards are not considered a method of payment, but a way to defer payment (correct)
  • Credit cards are a direct withdrawal from a bank account, like a check
  • Credit cards are a form of money and are included in the economy's stock of money
  • What is the key difference between credit cards and debit cards in terms of how they fit into the monetary system?

  • Credit cards are included in measures of the money supply, while debit cards are not
  • Debit cards allow users to postpone payment, while credit cards represent an immediate withdrawal from a bank account
  • Debit cards automatically withdraw funds from a bank account, while credit cards require a separate payment process (correct)
  • Debit cards are a form of money, while credit cards are a method of deferring payment
  • How are debit card transactions accounted for in measures of the money supply?

  • Debit card transactions are not included in measures of the money supply
  • Debit card transactions are included in measures of the money supply as they represent an immediate withdrawal from a bank account (correct)
  • Debit card transactions are included in measures of the money supply as a form of credit
  • Debit card transactions are accounted for separately from measures of the money supply
  • Why are credit cards not considered a form of money in the monetary system?

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    How do credit card transactions differ from writing a check in terms of the monetary system?

    <p>Credit card transactions represent a deferred payment, while check transactions represent an immediate withdrawal from a bank account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key reason why credit cards are not considered a form of money in measures of the money supply?

    <p>Credit card transactions represent a deferred payment, not an immediate exchange of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

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