Payday Loans for Immediate Consumption Needs
A payday loan exemplifies how borrowing can shift consumption over time. An individual who requires funds for immediate necessities, such as food, but will only receive their salary at the end of the month, can use a payday loan to access their future purchasing power in the present. [8, 10]
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