Financial Literacy and Economic Systems

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Course Outline

  1. Electronic Commerce and Its Uses
  2. Safe Online and Card Transactions
  3. Financial Regulators in India
  4. Technology in Insurance Services
  5. Insurance Protection and Benefits
  6. Insurance Grievance Redressal
  7. Commodity Futures Markets
  8. Futures Market Participants and Benefits
  9. Economic Depression and Business Cycles
  10. Shares, Dividends, and IPOs
  11. Stock Exchanges and the Economy

1. Electronic Commerce and Its Uses

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Electronic commerce: A business model that enables a firm or individual to conduct business over an electronic network, typically the internet.

★ Must-know

  • E-commerce applications include: online retail stores, auction sites, banking services, online railway, airline, and cinema ticket booking and payment

Further detail

  • In the illustrative online purchase, Yash pays ₹250 for a novel and ₹40 as delivery charge by credit card, and the book is promised within 3–5 days.

2. Safe Online and Card Transactions

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Practice quiz preview

1. What best defines electronic commerce?

2. Which activity is an example of an e-commerce application?

3. Which practice best reduces a shopper's potential loss when using a payment card online?

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What is electronic commerce?

A business model for conducting business over electronic networks like the internet.

Name one type of e-commerce application.

Online retail stores.

What payment method did Yash use for his online purchase?

Credit card.

What borrowing limit should online shoppers use on their cards?

A very low borrowing limit.

What website features should online shoppers check before buying?

The business address, telephone number, privacy policy, lock icon, and https address.

What should ATM users do when entering their PIN?

Cover the keypad while entering the PIN.

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