2010
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.2015313
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Transparency in Consumer Credit: The Usage of the APR

Abstract: The role of Annual Percentage Rate (APR) in installment plan selection was investigated. The choice of analyzing APR was motivated by its wide diffusion due to the mandatory disclosure acts. There have been doubts towards consumer understanding of APR.A sample of 299 consumers were given five series of credit alternatives. The descriptions of the loans were homogeneous and regarded amount borrowed, duration, monthly installment, APR, total repayments, and opportunity cost of capital. Consumers were asked to se… Show more

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“…Consequently, is the most probably rate charged to an applicant. For greater details, refer to Caratelli (2010).…”
Section: Amount Borrowedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Consequently, is the most probably rate charged to an applicant. For greater details, refer to Caratelli (2010).…”
Section: Amount Borrowedmentioning
confidence: 99%