In the Context of Payment Acceptance and Processing, Closed Loop

question 77

Multiple Choice

In the context of payment acceptance and processing, closed loop systems:

• A) include additional payment processing units.
• B) involve paying the merchants directly.
• C) work similar to an open loop system.
• D) make use of an intermediary, such as a bank.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period of time in economics where all factors of production and costs are variable, and all market adjustments have been made.

Futures Contracts

Standardized legal agreements to buy or sell something at a predetermined future date and price, typically used for commodities or financial instruments.

Forward Contracts

Non-standardized contracts between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future time at a price agreed upon today.

Default Free

An investment that is considered to have no risk of failure to pay back principal or interest.