O Levels Economics (2281)•2281/11/M/J/25

Explanation
Credit cards enable borrowing, not direct exchange as money
Steps:
- Define money as a medium of exchange accepted for goods/services, like fiat currency.
- Identify A (banknote) and C (coin) as legal tender, directly usable as money.
- Classify B (cheque) as a negotiable instrument representing a claim on bank deposits, functioning as money in transactions.
- Determine D (credit card) as a tool for accessing credit lines, not an asset or claim transferable as money itself.
Why the correct option is correct:
- Credit cards facilitate deferred payments via loans, not serving as a store of value or medium of exchange per monetary definitions (e.g., M1 includes currency and deposits, excluding credit).
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Banknotes are fiat currency, legal tender for transactions.
- B: Cheques transfer demand deposits, acting as money substitutes in payment systems.
- C: Coins are metallic fiat money, widely accepted for exchange.
Final answer: D
Topic: Money and banking
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