Description
This excerpt from the book "Changing Face of Money" discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of various forms of electronic money. The study examines card-based and software-based electronic money systems and their potential adoption in the United States.
Although the cashless society has been predicted for at least twenty years, the new forms of card-based and software based electronic money may prove to be a partial alternative to the current forms of payment. This study examines these emerging electronic money systems and their possible adoption, primarily in the United States. Review: An ideal introduction to current research on cashless payments ; an extensive bibliography makes the book valuable for researchers. - Choice