Will Cash Soon Be a Thing of the Past?
Author
Alexandre PlourdeOrganization
Option consommateursPublished
2019Summary
This study examines the potential risks and benefits of moving to a cashless economy. Researchers spoke with consumers, business owners, examined current federal and provincial laws and determines that there are significant risks to consumers (and especially vulnerable consumers) if physical money were to disappear from public life.This document is available in the following language(s):
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This research received funding support through the Office of Consumer Affairs' Contributions Program.
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Source: Consumer Policy Research Database