Money and (central) banking
| Lecture handout: Money and central banking* Lecture handout: Central banking and digital transformation* |
Textbook Reading: Chapter 7 (Section 7.3; pp. 216-255)
- Audio: How fake money saved Brazil, Planet Money, October 5th 2010
- Audio: Investor Feed Guide: Hash Power – a three part audio documentary that explores the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies
- Further reading: Bitcoin: A Primer for Policymakers, Mercatus Center
| Learning Objectives: Understand the origins of money.
Cutting edge theory: Making assessments of digital and crypto currencies. |