In 2008, the Japanese consumer payments landscape features current widespread use of funds, the limited use of credit cards and the rapid growth of e-money system based on contactless technology used in maps and especially mobile phones. Body parts alliances that create new products as well as the rules that sometimes stand in the way. Throughout the event determines the incentives for both consumers and merchants, including direct costs, efficiency benefits, discounts and treatment in the event of loss or fraud. "Hide
by Benjamin Edelman, Andrew Hadjiu Source: HBS 12 pages. Publication Date: August 10, 2008. Prod. #: 909007-PDF-ENG