Overview of Credit: Importance and Function
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Overview of Credit: Importance and Function

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What is the primary consideration in granting credit according to the origin of the word creditum?

  • Confidence
  • Futurity
  • Risk
  • Trust (correct)
  • What distinguishes a credit transaction from a cash transaction?

  • Risk involved
  • Element of time or futurity (correct)
  • Confidence in the creditor
  • Use of goods
  • What is the vital link between production and distribution, according to the text?

  • Promotion of full employment
  • Consumer credit (correct)
  • Governmental endeavors
  • Private businesses
  • What aspect of credit introduces the element of risk for the creditor?

    <p>Uncertainty of payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From the creditor's viewpoint, what does credit represent?

    <p>Willingness to accept trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for a personal contract involving credit transactions?

    <p>Ability to pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does credit give fluidity to wealth?

    <p>By turning fixed assets into current assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a credit transaction, what does the creditor do to demonstrate faith in the debtor?

    <p>Transfers title of goods or services based on trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of credit transactions related to deferred payment for goods and services?

    <p>Payment for goods or services at a later date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does credit serve as an agent of production?

    <p>By channeling idle funds to productive activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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