The Electronic Purse

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John Wenninger

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Research Group

David Laster

Swiss Re Economic Research & Consulting

Abstract

The electronic purse, a new payments instrument offering advantages to both consumers and merchants, may soon replace currency in many routine transactions. Widespread use of the electronic purse could, however, raise concerns about consumer protection and the safety and soundness of the instrument.

Keywords: electronic money

JEL Classification: G2, G21

Suggested Citation

Wenninger, John and Laster, David, The Electronic Purse. Current Issues in Economics and Finance, Vol. 1, No. 1, April 1995, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1001521

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