ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES
What is Money?
Money is the legal tender – currency or currency – that can be used to exchange goods, debts, or services. Sometimes it also includes the value of assets that can be easily converted into cash right away.
Historical forms of money
Cash is used as long as the goods and services are traded and its form depends on the culture in which it operates. Many civilizations in recent years have used coins minted from precious metals, including copper, bronze (an alloy of copper and tin), silver, and gold, although other early civilizations used seashells or heavy goods, including salt, and sugar.
In modern times, cash consisted of coins, the metallic value of which is negligible, or paper. This modern form of cash is the fiat coin.
Paper money is a newer form of cash, dating back to around the 18th century and its value is determined by the trust of its users in the government that supports the currency. This ability to determine price has far-reaching effects on an economy. It can affect inflation, or the rate at which prices for goods and services rise.
The more prices are inflated, the less purchasing power each banknote or coin has. Inflation can cause all kinds of problems for an economy that does not yet understand the concept; In general, monetary authorities try to keep inflation to a minimum and avoid deflation altogether.
Deflation is the opposite of inflation – lowering prices – and has the potential to lead to economic depressions if severe.
Checks, debit cards, credit cards, online banking and smartphone payment technology have reduced the need for people to keep money in any form.
Understanding physical money
Money, in a corporate environment, usually includes bank accounts and marketable securities, such as government bonds and bankers’ receipts.
Although physical cash usually refers to cash, the term can also be used to indicate money in bank accounts, checks or any other form of currency that is easily accessible and can be quickly converted into physical cash.
Understanding digital currency?
Convertible digital currency is an unregulated currency that can be used as a substitute for real and legally recognized currency even though it does not have legal tender status. Convertible digital currencies are easily exchanged for fiat currencies like dollars through cryptocurrency exchanges.
These currencies are largely different from state-backed currencies like the dollar or euro, as they have no physical presence and are not issued by a government. Rather, they operate on decentralized blockchain networks. Bitcoin, Ether and Ripple are examples of convertible virtual currencies.
Cash Money
ADVANTAGES
Economic:
Paper money costs virtually nothing to the government. So banknotes are the cheapest means of exchange. If a country uses paper money, it does not need to spend anything on buying gold or minting coins. It also avoids the loss that a country suffers from consuming metal money.
Suitable:
Paper money is the most convenient form of money. A large amount can be easily carried in the pocket without anyone knowing. It is very dangerous to continue someone’s person Rs. 5000 cash, but not on banknotes. He possesses, to a large extent, the quality of portability that a money material should have. To a very small extent, it can contain a very large value.
Homogjene:
An essential quality in money is that they must be exactly the same type. Even among coins there are good and bad coins. But the banknotes are all exactly the same. Therefore, it is a very convenient exchange tool.
Stability:
The value of paper money can be kept stable by properly adjusting its issuance. This is why there are many ‘managed’ paper currency advocates.
Elasticity:
Paper money is absolutely resilient. Its quantity may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the currency authority. Thus, paper money can better meet the demands of trade and industry.
Free Shipping:
Money in the form of banknotes can be sent cheaply from one place to another in a secured cover.
Useful for banks:
Paper money is a huge advantage for banks. They can hold their cash reserves against liabilities in this form, as banknotes are a full legal course.
Fiscal advantages:
For the government the paper currency are obviously too big, especially in times of national emergencies like a war. A modern war cannot be prosecuted by taxes or loans alone. All governments should turn to the printing press. There has been high inflation in India in recent years. We must remember that in this way our government has been able to spend hundreds of rupees for various ambitious development programs. Therefore, within limits, the issue of paper money is very beneficial to the government in times of urgent need.
Digital Money
ADVANTAGES
Lower cost:
First, the cost of using digital money is extremely low. Normal banking transactions require large amounts of infrastructure. There are bank branches, cashiers, clerks, electronic systems, all of which combine to enable transactions. This infrastructure can only be used for banking transactions. On the other hand, digital money does not guarantee any special infrastructure. It can use basic services like the internet to enable the same transactions. Therefore, the need for dedicated infrastructure has been removed. This reduces the cost of transactions.
Long distance transactions:
With physical money, sending money to the other side of the world can be very expensive. This is also the case with electronic money as intermediaries like SWIFT are involved and therefore a fee has to be paid. However, digital money can be sent worldwide without much hassle. The cost of sending money to a neighbor’s neighbor and to a person on the other side of the world is the same in a digital money system.
The benefits of digital money are not limited to one individual. This has a major impact on the country’s economy as reducing cash use will help reduce the gray economy and also prevent money laundering. This also increases tax compliance, which will ultimately benefit the client in the long run.
Fast and convenient transactions:
When conducting online transactions using digital currency, you no longer have to wait for the next banking day for a transaction to proceed. Throughout each point of the day, every transaction you make is executed immediately.
Tracking Payments:
Tracking payments is also much easier because of the digital currency. All this is possible thanks to blockchain technology. It is basically a universal book to which everyone has access so that people are able to track their payments more accurately and in real time.
Fraud protection:
The security that underpins digital currency is extremely sophisticated. This makes fraudulent activities and transactions more difficult. Digital currencies allow transactions to be carried out without the user having to submit any vital or private information. This allows users to further protect their data without fear of it being leaked to any suspicious individual online.
Minimum Tariffs:
Of course, another big plus of digital currency is that it offers minimal tariffs. Usually, with traditional banking, transferring money from one person to another can incur certain fees. This makes transactions much more expensive. However, when it comes to digital currency, these transactions are free.
Each cryptocurrency transaction is recorded in a public listing called blockchain, which is the technology that enables its existence. This makes it possible to trace the history of Bitcoin to stop people from spending coins they do not own, making copies or canceling transactions.
Blockchain aims to discontinue intermediaries, such as banks and online markets, which means there are no fees for processing payments.
Cripto currency payments are being used more widely, among large organizations and in sectors including fashion and pharmaceuticals.
The benefits that individuals enjoy going without money are numerous. There is no need to stay in those long queues outside ATMs, without worrying about cash receipts during the holidays, there is no need to wait for check lending and no risk of keeping currency in the wallet. Free money transactions come with improved security procedures which address the aforementioned problems.
Cash Money
DISADVANTAGES
º Paper money has no value outside the country of issue. Gold and silver coins are also accepted by foreigners, as they have an intrinsic value.
º There is a possibility of paper damage. Fire can burn it; if the place is flooded, it is gone; can also be eaten by white ants.
º A serious drawback to paper currency is the ease with which it can be issued. There is always the risk of overcoming it when the government is in financial difficulty. The temptation is too great to resist. ºHowever, once this course is approved, it gains momentum and leads to further printing of notes, and this continues until the paper coin loses all value.
Excessive banknote issuance, in other words, can lead to ‘inflation’.
º Prices are rising significantly. As a result, workers and people with fixed incomes suffer a lot. The whole audience feels top.
º The indirect result of excessive price increases is the decline in exports and the increase in imports. This leads to the export of gold from the country, which is not desirable. Her balance of payments becomes unfavorable.
º Rising prices also lead to a decline in the external value of the domestic currency. The exchange rate falls. More money at home will have to be paid to buy foreign currency units.
º Carries germs with everything that is happening with Coronavirus, the World Health Organization is encouraging you to use as many digital payment options as possible. We know that money changes hands often and can catch all kinds of bacteria and viruses. China was found to be cleaning up, and in some cases, destroying its currency in hopes of eliminating the spread of the virus.
º They do not receive interest, they all have a checking account that offers interest on your daily expenses. But, it can be a good way to make money to save towards your goals.
º You can not pay for online cash purchases. Shopping online can be a source of overpayment. But if you are careful, online shopping can also be a good way to save time and money. It’s easier to research the best product online, rather than limiting yourself to what happens to your local store. This is especially true for large purchases.
º Money generates lower returns than other assets. When you save value as money, it will generally be kept in a bank account, earning a modest return. However, other assets that can be used as valuable repositories, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, can potentially earn higher returns. These assets can also drop in price, which is a risk that money holders should not take into account.
Digital Money
DISADVANTAGES
º It is possible to lose your virtual wallet or delete your currency. There have also been thefts from websites that allow you to store your cryptocurrency remotely.
The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin can change significantly, so some people do not think it is safe to return ‘real’ money in Bitcoin.
º The cryptocurrency market is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), so there are no rules in place to protect your business.
º If companies or consumers switch to a new cryptocurrency from you or stop using digital currencies completely, it can lose value and become invalid.
º Cryptocurrency exchanges are vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can lead to an irreparable loss of your investment.
º Cryptocurrencies can be sensitive to fraud. Scammers often use platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to deceive people into these investments. If you suspect you have been targeted, it is important that you report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible.
º Cryptocurrencies can be a risky investment and you should only consider investing if you are financially equipped and willing to lose any money you put into it.
Unstable market. After all, digital currency is still not as widely accepted as traditional money. Given this, it is still a very volatile market to enter. The value of digital money can rise and fall like a sled in every day. This makes it a very risky venture and may not be suitable for people with more conservative investment risk tolerances.
º Uncertain future. Given the volatility of digital currencies now, it is difficult to say what role they will play in the future. Either way, it seems that this particular form of currency is continuing to grow rapidly as it gains more importance and fame with each passing day.
º Digital cash uses the internet, which makes it difficult to trace. Therefore, the system ensures anonymity. This can be a good thing but also a bad thing. For example, criminals can use the digital money system to launder their money in various places. Lack of traceability is a major problem for governments and legal authorities. There is no significant impact on the user community.
ºCounterfeiting: Digital money systems pose some unique risks. Since money is digital, hackers are more likely to enter the system. They can generate more coins even though they have not paid anything to earn that money. When surplus coins are generated, the value of other currencies in the system decreases. Thus, this risk affects both users and banks equally.
Conclusions
Indeed, paper money, if carefully issued and regulated, is without any disadvantage. All countries issue paper currency and, in normal times, do not suffer from it in any way. It can cause great dissatisfaction to the masses. When paper money is over-issued, there is inflation and prices rise.
People can lose faith in the currency and it can become useless. Such a situation arose in many European countries during and after World War I, and later more recently in China. It is impressive that the Indian government was able to control inflation, while even countries like the UK were not able to control it.
Despite these drawbacks, money is still a useful way to maintain value. Business owners need to have a comprehensive plan for estimating revenue and expenses in order to have enough money to meet the needs of the business, while keeping the rest as other assets in order to minimize the disadvantages of inflation and returns. low relative. Ideally, a business owner should keep enough money for daily use and emergencies and invest the rest to make bigger profits.