Revolving credits, their nature and operation

Authors

  • Mateo Acosta Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Keywords:

revolving credits, indebtedness, snowball effect, use of credit cards

Abstract

Revolving credits are common today; however, its nature and functioning are still poorly understood. This article explains these two aspects by developing an example that, in accordance with the available studies, shows its inherent risk of debt as well as some characteristics that make certain clients vulnerable.

Author Biography

Mateo Acosta, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Estudiante de la carrera de Economía de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja y de Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad Central del Ecuador

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Published

2023-08-31

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