How Might Consumers for Whom the Borrowing Constraint Is Binding

question 86

Essay

How might consumers for whom the borrowing constraint is binding benefit from access to relatively expensive forms of credit (e.g. ,pawn shops and "payday" loans)?

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Definitions:

Good

An item or service that satisfies a want or need and is available for sale or exchange in the market.

Maximizing Utility

The economic principle that individuals or firms seek to achieve the highest level of satisfaction or benefit from their choices.

Marginal Utility

The increased enjoyment or value gained by a consumer from consuming an extra unit of a good or service.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, which is determined by supply and demand.