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Zhu Wang discusses the emergence of "buy now, pay later" installment loans and shares his research on the potential impacts of this payment option on the credit risks of individuals and the stability of financial markets...
What Happens When Consumers Buy Now and Pay Later? is an episode from Speaking of the Economy by Richmond Fed. Zhu Wang discusses the emergence of "buy now, pay later" installment loans and shares his research on the potential impacts of th...
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Published Mar 4, 2026, 09:31 long, audio available.
Zhu Wang discusses the emergence of "buy now, pay later" installment loans and shares his research on the potential impacts of this payment option on the credit risks of individuals and the stability of financial markets. Wang is vice president for research in financial and payment systems at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Full transcript and related links:
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What Happens When Consumers Buy Now and Pay Later? is from Speaking of the Economy by Richmond Fed.
Published Mar 4, 2026 and 09:31 long