A Streamlined Process That Bypasses Paper Documents Altogether and in Which

question 87

Multiple Choice

A streamlined process that bypasses paper documents altogether and in which computers of retailers communicate directly with the computers of suppliers to automate routine business transactions is known as ________.

• A) Real Time Gross Settlement
• B) Electronic Data Interchange
• C) Electronic Fund Transfer
• D) Evaluated Receipts Settlement

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Definitions:

Nonrival

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one individual does not reduce its availability to others; often associated with public goods.

Free-rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume or benefit from resources without paying for them, often leading to under-provision or depletion of those resources.

Streetlights

Outdoor lighting fixtures installed along streets to provide illumination during the night for public safety and convenience.

Nonrival

A term used to describe a good whereby one person's consumption does not hinder or reduce the ability of another person to consume the same good.