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Principles of Bitcoin

Autor: Vijay Selvam

Número de Páginas: 278

Principles of Bitcoin presents a holistic, first-principles-based framework for understanding one of the most misunderstood inventions of our time. By stripping away the hype, jargon, and superficial analysis that often surrounds the crypto industry, this book uncovers the true ingenuity behind Satoshi Nakamoto’s creation—and its profound implications for the future of money, governance, and individual freedom. Vijay Selvam analyzes the technology, economics, politics, and philosophy of Bitcoin, making the case that only through this holistic understanding can we gain an appreciation of its true meaning and significance. Readers are invited to consider Bitcoin as a tool for individual empowerment, a catalyst for economic autonomy, and a challenge to traditional monetary systems. Selvam demonstrates why Bitcoin stands alone in the digital asset space as a path-dependent once-in-history invention that cannot be replicated. Principles of Bitcoin is an invaluable resource for professionals in the financial world seeking a rigorous and accessible understanding of Bitcoin. Students, curious thinkers, and all who find the technology daunting will also benefit from its clear,...

James M. Buchanan

Autor: Richard E. Wagner

Número de Páginas: 1167

“A fine collection of essays exploring, and in many cases extending, Jim Buchanan’s many contributions and insights to economic, political, and social theory.”– Bruce Caldwell, Professor of Economics, Duke University, USA"The overwhelming impression the reader gets from this very fine collection is the extraordinary expanse of James Buchanan's work. Everyone interested in economics and related fields can profit mightily from this book."– Mario Rizzo, Professor of Economics, New York University, USA This book explores the academic contribution of James Buchanan, who received the Nobel Prize for economics in 1986. Buchanan’s receipt of the Prize is noteworthy because he was a maverick within the economics profession. In contrast to the preponderance of economists, Buchanan made little use of mathematics and no use of econometrics, preferring to used logic and language to insert his ideas into the scholarlycommunity. Moreover, his ideas extended the domain of economic inquiry along many paths that numerous economists subsequently pursued. Buchanan’s scholarship brought economics and political science together under the rubric of public choice. He was also was a prime...

La Nouvelle Guerre des monnaies

Autor: Christian De Boissieu , Marc Schwartz

Número de Páginas: 231

Avec les nouvelles technologies numériques, la monnaie est et sera de plus en plus immatérielle. Cette évolution n’a rien de nouveau : depuis l’invention des premières pièces de monnaie sur les rives du fleuve Pactole il y a deux mille sept cents ans, l’histoire de la monnaie est celle d’une dématérialisation progressive, qui s’est accélérée au cours des dernières décennies, sans pour autant faire disparaître les pièces et les billets. Le fait que la monnaie soit un bien commun fondé sur la confiance restera, lui, bien réel. Le rôle de la puissance publique (État, banque centrale) demeurera décisif dans le contrat monétaire avec les citoyens. Mais la nouvelle guerre des monnaies opposera, dans la sphère numérique, monnaies publiques et monnaies privées. De l’émergence des crypto-actifs aux velléités de « dédolla-risation », cet essai clair et rigoureux analyse les nouveaux rebondissements de la guerre des monnaies et fait le point sur tous les aspects que revêtent aujourd’hui la monnaie et les politiques monétaires. Un livre de référence indispensable aux étudiants comme aux citoyens. Christian de Boissieu est professeur émérite à ...

The Untold Story Behind Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin:::

Autor: Robin Mcraven

Número de Páginas: 405

The Untold Story Behind Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin::: "From the History to the Future of Cryptocurrencies and How it is Going to Change the World of Money and Finances" [Digital Currencies, Ethereum, Crypto Tokens, and Blockchains Revolution.] At the heart of this extraordinary phenomenon lies a mysterious figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin. In this book, we embark on a journey to unravel the enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto, exploring the story behind their creation, the impact of their ideas, and the enduring mystery that continues to captivate the world. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Bitcoin's Role in Financial Inclusion Bitcoin and Energy Consumption Concerns The Rise of Bitcoin Exchanges Government Seizures of Bitcoin Satoshi's Influence on Privacy and Security Bitcoin's Impact on Global Politics The Evolution of Bitcoin Wallets Satoshi's Potential Wealth Bitcoin's Role in Humanitarian Aid The Bitcoin Mining Industry Satoshi's Technical Prowess And Much, much more! Take action now, make informed decisions based on the ideas within these pages, and become part of the journey into the heart of Bitcoin and the enduring mystery that surrounds ...

Understanding the Blockchain Economy

Autor: Chris Berg , Sinclair Davidson , Jason Potts

Número de Páginas: 242

Blockchains are the distributed ledger technology that powers Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But blockchains can be used for more than the transfer of tokens – they are a significant new economic infrastructure. This book offers the first scholarly analysis of the economic nature of blockchains and the shape of the blockchain economy. By applying the institutional economics of Ronald Coase and Oliver Williamson, this book shows how blockchains are poised to reshape the nature of firms, governments, markets, and civil society.

Digital Currency and Consumption

Autor: Jashim Khan , Russell Belk

Número de Páginas: 319

The digitalization of payment modes, combined with the development of Blockchain technology, is shaping the future of digital currency worldwide. Many financial regulators are experimenting with the feasibility of digital currencies nationally in a variety of forms, such as cryptocurrency, virtual currency and central bank digital currency. These digital currencies are just some of those discussed in this book. Each facilitates a transaction efficiently and will likely open an alternative payment system, possibly leading to a global digital currency. This book will present and highlight a broad view of digital currency in the era of globalization. This book will address the meaning of money in a global world. By going beyond fungible national fiat-based currencies to global cryptocurrency and stablecoins, virtual currencies promise to disintermediate and decentralize money. The digital currencies that are the focus of this book use the internet for transactions and harbor the potential to make a unified digital currency system across the globe. This book explores the role of digital currency in influencing consumer behavior, from spending or saving to gaming, tipping and gambling. ...

Token Economy

Autor: Shermin Voshmgir

Número de Páginas: 240

The third edition of Token Economy is not just an update; it is a reworking of a foundational book that has helped thousands make sense of how Bitcoin and other blockchain networks—like Ethereum or Solana—are reshaping our digital, financial, and political systems. The book serves as an excellent primer for understanding the key aspects of the technological infrastructure, as well as the decentralized applications built on top of it—from DeFi to various token types and decentralized organizations. It also explains the difference between DeFi, CeFi and TradFi, why blockchain networks can be considered the backbone of Web3, and the increasing role of AI. This edition adds many practical use cases, blending history, systems theory, and real-world use cases to demystify everything from Bitcoin to Tokens and DAOs. It explains how blockchain architecture, token design, and incentive mechanisms intersect with regulation, politics, and economics. You’ll learn how crypto rewrites money, what stablecoins actually do, how DAOs govern digital communities, and why many token ecosystems fail — not because of code, but because of incentives and governance. If you’re learning,...

Coinbase Cryptocurrency Exchange

Autor: Fouad Sabry

Número de Páginas: 293

In a rapidly evolving world driven by digital innovation, understanding cryptocurrency is no longer optional—it's essential. Coinbase, part of the Cryptocurrency series by Fouad Sabry, is your gateway to grasping the mechanics and implications of this global phenomenon. Political science, when viewed through the lens of cryptocurrency, reveals critical insights into power, policy, and economic freedom. Chapters Brief Overview: 1: Coinbase: Explores Coinbase's rise as a trusted platform, shaping access to digital assets globally. 2: Blockchain.com: Details how Blockchain.com empowers users with secure crypto wallets and transparent ledgers. 3: Bitkub: Covers Bitkub’s role in Southeast Asia’s digital finance and its influence on regional crypto adoption. 4: Circle (company): Analyzes Circle’s push toward stablecoins and digital dollar innovation in global transactions. 5: Cryptocurrency: Introduces core crypto concepts, emphasizing decentralization, privacy, and digital sovereignty. 6: Celsius Network: Examines Celsius’ lending model and its disruption of traditional banking through crypto finance. 7: Digital Currency Group: Reveals DCG’s influence in crypto venture...

The Political Economy and Feasibility of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

Autor: Pack, Spencer J.

Número de Páginas: 269

In The Political Economy and Feasibility of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Spencer J. Pack brings his authority as a scholar and advisor to this study of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies from the perspective of the history of economic thought. Major theorists analyzed in depth include Aristotle, Smith, Law, Marx, Keynes, Rothbard and Hayek, and the book draws extensively upon the ideas of Schumpeter, Galbraith and Sraffa. The book argues for reconceptualization of the basic microeconomic categories into rental, sale and financial asset prices along with a reconsideration of Keynes’ general theory to his special theory and Rothbard’s relationship to Rousseau. The author posits that intense theoretical and practical struggles will continue over who should control the quantity of money, the cause of the capitalist economy’s instability, and who or what is more dangerous: concentrated centers of private wealth and private enterprises or the contemporary state. He concludes that in terms of the quality of money, the cryptocurrency community is probably correct, with new forms of money potentially being better than sovereign fiat currency. The book’s relevance will appeal to members...

Regulating Blockchain

Autor: Philipp Hacker , Ioannis Lianos , Georgios Dimitropoulos , Stefan Eich

Número de Páginas: 465

Less than a decade after the Financial Crisis, we are witnessing the fast emergence of a new financial order driven by three different, yet interconnected, dynamics: first, the rapid application of technology - such as big data, machine learning, and distributed computing - to banking, lending, and investing, in particular with the emergence of virtual currencies and digital finance; second, a disintermediation fuelled by the rise of peer-to-peer lending platforms and crowd investment which challenge the traditional banking model and may, over time, lead to a transformation of the way both retail and corporate customers bank; and, third, a tendency of de-bureaucratisation under which new platforms and technologies challenge established organisational patterns that regulate finance and manage the money supply. These changes are to a significant degree driven by the development of blockchain technology. The aim of this book is to understand the technological and business potential of the blockchain technology and to reflect on its legal challenges. The book mainly focuses on the challenges blockchain technology has so far faced in its first application in the areas of virtual money...

Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus

Autor: Douglas Rushkoff

Número de Páginas: 306

Why doesn’t the explosive growth of companies like Facebook and Uber deliver more prosperity for everyone? What is the systemic problem that sets the rich against the poor and the technologists against everybody else? When protesters shattered the windows of a bus carrying Google employees to work, their anger may have been justifiable, but it was misdirected. The true conflict of our age isn’t between the unem­ployed and the digital elite, or even the 99 percent and the 1 percent. Rather, a tornado of technological improvements has spun our economic program out of control, and humanity as a whole—the protesters and the Google employees as well as the shareholders and the executives—are all trapped by the consequences. It’s time to optimize our economy for the human beings it’s supposed to be serving. In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed media scholar and author Douglas Rushkoff tells us how to combine the best of human nature with the best of modern technology. Tying together disparate threads—big data, the rise of robots and AI, the increasing participation of algorithms in stock market trading, the gig economy, the collapse of the eurozone—Rushkoff provides a ...

Mengerian Economics

Autor: Łukasz Jasiński , Alicja Sielska , Krzysztof Turowski

Número de Páginas: 197

Presenting a wide range of topics and written 150 years since Carl Menger’s Principles of Economics was published, this timely book reviews Menger’s life and theories and explains how his insights on the creation of money are still inspiring and relevant today. Highlighting state-of-the-art results on Menger’s methodology and economic theory, the book expertly analyses key topics such as the debt theory of money, capital wealth and the gender wage gap.

Bitcoin Cryptocurrency

Autor: Fouad Sabry

Número de Páginas: 498

Unlock the power of "Bitcoin" and delve deep into the world of blockchain technology. This book takes you on a comprehensive journey through the essential aspects of Bitcoin, its underlying blockchain technology, and its transformative potential across various industries. Whether you're a professional, a student, or an enthusiast, this book will enrich your understanding of the digital currency revolution. Learn not just about the technical mechanisms of Bitcoin, but also its broader implications for society, economics, and security Bitcoin-Understand Bitcoin as a digital currency and its revolutionary impact on the global financial system XRP Ledger-Explore the XRP Ledger, a decentralized platform designed for fast, lowcost payments, integral to blockchain's evolution Blockchain-dot-com-Discover Blockchain-dot-com, a key player in the blockchain space providing tools for transactions and digital wallet services Satoshi Nakamoto-Uncover the mystery behind the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, and their lasting influence Cryptoeconomics-Learn the fundamental principles of cryptoeconomics, the study of the economics behind blockchain technologies Ethereum-Dive into...

Financial Services Law and Distributed Ledger Technology

Autor: Brendan Mcgurk , Stefan Reichenbach

Número de Páginas: 439

This incisive book examines the extent to which existing UK financial service regulations can be applied to digital assets and decentralised financial services provided by distributed networks. Brendan McGurk and Stefan Reichenbach consider the wider legal issues beyond regulatory enforcement, attributable to the use of distributed ledger technology based financial services.

Blockchain and Coken Economics

Autor: Dong Yang

Número de Páginas: 408

Blockchain technology is one of the most popular technologies in the recent decade. In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper entitled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. This paper was the starting point of this technology. As of 2017, it has been nine years since blockchain’s development. During these years, blockchain has gradually developed toward industrialization from the initial technology boom. Although cryptocurrency and virtual currency transactions represented by Bitcoin fell to the bottom from the peak period of speculation in 2014, the investment of the relevant industries of blockchain in the world still rose gradually. With the deepening commercialization, the application of blockchain has been pervasive and has involved the financial sector and many other fields other than finance. Blockchain technology has revolutionized our day-to-day lives, and mass adoption of decentralized technology is predicted to happen shortly. This book has carried out valuable research in the provision of laws, rules, and systems in financial technology to make up for the shortcomings of existing research. At the same time, the book provides a large number of cases to...

Satoshi’s Secret

Autor: William Jones

Número de Páginas: 205

Dive into the captivating origins of Bitcoin with Satoshi’s Secret: The Hidden Story of Bitcoin’s Genesis, a masterful exploration of the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency. From the mysterious figure of Satoshi Nakamoto to the revolutionary blockchain technology that underpins it, this book unravels the enigma of Bitcoin’s creation and its profound impact on the global financial landscape. With a compelling blend of history, innovation, and intrigue, William Jones takes readers on a journey through Bitcoin’s early days, the challenges it faced, and its meteoric rise from niche forums to mainstream consciousness. Discover how Bitcoin has redefined the concept of money, inspired a decentralized movement, and sparked debates on freedom, trust, and sustainability. Explore the ideological divides that led to the creation of alternative cryptocurrencies, the controversies surrounding Bitcoin’s use in the dark web, and its role as both a store of value and a beacon of hope for financial inclusion in oppressive regimes. Learn how blockchain technology extends beyond finance, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to supply chains, and imagine the future of Bitcoin ...

Productivity of Contemporary Economies

Autor: Anton S. Filipenko , Oleksandra M. Moskalenko , Yurii K. Zaitsev

Número de Páginas: 284

This book reveals the results of original research into the productivity of economies from the theoretical and empirical points of view. Urgently, the current economic situation around the world is characterized by a tendency towards a slowdown of productivity, caused by, on the one hand, the digitalization of economic processes, and, on the other, by the consequences of COVID-19. This volume will be useful for researchers and PhD students, policymakers and economists, sociologists and philosophers, who are engaged in studying the interdisciplinary problems of the productivity of economies, and searching for new ways of thinking.

Beyond Bytes

Autor: Barrett Williams , Chatgpt

Número de Páginas: 119

Step into the captivating digital universe with "Beyond Bytes," an enlightening eBook that takes you on a journey through the evolution and impact of technology on our lives. This compelling read delves into the milestones that have shaped the digital era, offering insights into the pioneers whose innovations transformed modern computing. Uncover the epic revolution of digital communication, from the humble beginnings of the telegraph to the vast web of the internet and the explosion of social media that redefined human interaction. Explore the burgeoning digital economy, where e-commerce, cryptocurrency, and the gig economy are redrawing the boundaries of commerce and labor. Dive into the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning, where science fiction turns into reality, and grapple with the ethical questions these advancements pose. Discover how the Internet of Things is weaving digital technology into the fabric of our daily lives, from smart homes to revolutionary improvements in healthcare and manufacturing. In a world fraught with cyber threats, learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, privacy protection, and the laws designed to secure...

La philosophie de la technologie blockchain - Ontologies

Autor: Nicolae Sfetcu

Número de Páginas: 40

De la nécessité et de l'utilité de développer une philosophie spécifique pour la technologie de la blockchain, mettant l'accent sur les aspects ontologiques. Après une Introduction qui met en évidence les principales orientations philosophiques de cette technologie émergente, dans La technologie blockchain j’explique le fonctionnement de la blockchain, en analysant les directions de développement ontologique de cette technologie dans Conception et modélisation. La section suivante est consacrée à la principale application de la technologie de la blockchain, Bitcoin, avec les implications sociales de cette crypto-monnaie. Il suit une section de Philosophie dans laquelle j'identifie la technologie de la blockchain au concept d'hétérotopie développé par Michel Foucault et je l'interprète à la lumière de la technologie de notation développée par Nelson Goodman en tant que système de notation. Dans la section Ontologie, je présente deux voies de développement que j'estime importantes: une Ontologie narrative, basée sur l'idée d'ordre et de structure de l'histoire transmise à travers l'histoire narrative de Paul Ricoeur, et le système de l'Ontologie...

Agricultural Digitization and Zhongyong Philosophy

Autor: Yiyan Chen , Hooi Hooi Lean , Ye Li

Número de Páginas: 71

This interdisciplinary book combines digital technology with Eastern philosophy to examine how the concept of Zhongyong in Confucianism can be used to coordinate digital technology with sustainable agriculture. Zhongyong comes from the connotation of moderate and sustainable in ancient Chinese culture. It is with this concept in mind that this book presents a novel collaboration between philosophy and computer technology to explain how Zhongyong can play an important part in realizing agricultural digitization within a circular economy in order to help solve the current food crisis. The book examines two popular, yet contradictory, digital technologies—blockchain and the green data center. It showcases how the use of traditional Chinese Zhongyong can promote the decentralization of blockchain and the centralization of the green data center and explains the advantages of using both technologies simultaneously. The book puts forward a digital circular agricultural framework that embeds both blockchain and the green data center through an actual case study. While this book specifically focuses on agriculture, it also provides readers with a new perspective for thinking further on...

The Philosophy of Money and Finance

Autor: Joakim Sandberg , Lisa Warenski

Número de Páginas: 337

The Philosophy of Money and Finance presents sixteen original essays providing a comprehensive introduction to questions concerning the nature of money and monetary value, the epistemology of markets, and the ethics of financial systems.

Money Has No Value

Autor: Samuel A. Chambers

Número de Páginas: 224

We need a new theory of money. The still-dominant theory of money as taught in intro textbooks is 100+ years old, and for almost that long we have known that it’s totally wrong. The best alternative are "heterodox" accounts developed in the 90s and 00s. These are indeed better overall descriptions of money, but they remain incomplete and inadequate: they rely too much on why the orthodoxy is wrong, thereby incorrectly assuming there is only one alternative (so-called heterodoxy). Money has no value develops a new (more subtle, more sophisticated) theory of money. It takes more seriously than any other work to date, the depth and seriousness of the fundamental claim that all money is credit. Money is not a thing, but a marker of a social relation of credit and debt between two parties. Money is not value itself; no form of money (as money) ever possesses any positive, intrinsic value. Second, the book shows that not only is all money credit, but that in an important theoretical sense, all credit is money to the extent any credit/debt between two parties has the potential to be transferred to another party (thereby functioning as money). Finally, the book links this radical credit ...

The Anthem Companion to Georg Simmel

Autor: Thomas Kemple , Olli Pyyhtinen

Número de Páginas: 216

'The Anthem Companion to Georg Simmel' brings together new interpretations of the work of this sociologist and philosopher. The companion highlights issues, themes and concepts that most concern readers in social and cultural theory today, with an emphasis on critical perspectives that show how Simmel's work is relevant, interesting and significant for contemporary discussions and debates. Also included in this volume is Austin Harrington’s translation of selections from Simmel’s book on Goethe and a comprehensive list of Simmel’s work in English.

Ethics in Quantitative Finance

Autor: Timothy Johnson

Número de Páginas: 339

This book presents an ethical theory for financial transactions that underpins the stability of modern economies. It combines elements from history, ethics, economics and mathematics to show how these combined can be used to develop a pragmatic theory of financial markets. Written in three sections; section one examines the co-evolution of finance and mathematics in an ethical context by focusing on three periods: pre-Socratic Greece, Western Europe in the thirteenth century and North-western Europe in the seventeenth century to demonstrate how the historical development of markets and finance were critical in the development of European ideas of science and democracy. Section two interprets the evidence presented in section one to provide examples of the norms reciprocity, sincerity and charity and introduce the pragmatic theory. Section three uses the pragmatic theory to interpret recent financial crises, address emergent phenomena and relate the theory to alternative contemporary theories of markets. Presenting a unique synthesis of mathematical and behavioural approaches to finance this book provides explicit ethical guidance that will be of interest to academics and...

Tiempo y narración: Configuración del tiempo en el relato histórico

Autor: Paul Ricoeur

Número de Páginas: 380

El tiempo humano es siempre algo narrado, y la narración, a su vez, revela e identifica la existencia temporal del hombre. El tiempo apunta a la narración y ésta apunta a un sentido más allá de su propia estructura. Con este primer volumen se inicia una auténtica aventura intelectual que le conducirá al descubrimiento de la riqueza y profundidad de la experiencia del tiempo.

Blockchain Technology: Platforms, Tools and Use Cases

Número de Páginas: 290

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Schumpeter's Venture Money

Autor: Michael Peneder , Andreas Resch

Número de Páginas: 361

Distinctively tying history with theory, political economist Joseph A. Schumpeter reached far back in time to understand what drives economic development and determines its course. Historical and empirical research provided a laboratory for learning. At the same time, he reached for a long-term vision through theoretical inspection and utmost abstraction, seeking to distil a phenomenon's essential nature and function. He believed that good theory can indicate where the economy is headed in the future. Schumpeter's attention to history and theory also informed the plan for this book. Part I trails the historical stream of financial innovations and the scholarly struggle to assimilate them in monetary thought, while Part II focuses on Schumpeter's own monetary theory. Its deliberate reconstruction from scattered sources reveals a strikingly original and still modern conception. Drawing from the detailed study of documents at various archives in Austria, Part III then concentrates on the business history of Schumpeter's failed personal endeavours in banking and as a proto-venture capitalist. Finally, Part IV casts light on the legacy of Schumpeter's monetary ideas on contemporary...

Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

Autor: Ehtisham Ahmad , Giorgio Brosio

Número de Páginas: 174

This book presents a new approach to recurrent property taxation based on occupancy, size, and location, that will strengthen local governments. Reflecting on the concept of “beneficial property taxation” first proposed by Alfred Marshall, the political economy constraints faced by traditional property taxation are examined and compared with evidence for beneficial property tax seen in China, Mexico, and sub-Saharan Africa. The benefits of this form of taxation are highlighted in relation to the financing of local public services and infrastructure that are required for sustainable development. This book provides a policy-oriented look at property taxation that engages with the sustainable development goals and lay the foundations for a post-pandemic recovery. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development economics and the governance of taxation.

Philosophy of Blockchain Technology - Ontologies

Autor: Nicolae Sfetcu

Número de Páginas: 35

About the necessity and usefulness of developing a philosophy specific to the blockchain technology, emphasizing on the ontological aspects. After an Introduction that highlights the main philosophical directions for this emerging technology, in Blockchain Technology I explain the way the blockchain works, discussing ontological development directions of this technology in Designing and Modeling. The next section is dedicated to the main application of blockchain technology, Bitcoin, with the social implications of this cryptocurrency. There follows a section of Philosophy in which I identify the blockchain technology with the concept of heterotopia developed by Michel Foucault and I interpret it in the light of the notational technology developed by Nelson Goodman as a notational system. In the Ontology section, I present two developmental paths that I consider important: Narrative Ontology, based on the idea of order and structure of history transmitted through Paul Ricoeur's narrative history, and the Enterprise Ontology system based on concepts and models of an enterprise, specific to the semantic web, and which I consider to be the most well developed and which will probably...

The Routledge Handbook of Smart Technologies

Autor: Heinz D. Kurz , Marlies Schütz , Rita Strohmaier , Stella S. Zilian

Número de Páginas: 713

This Handbook provides a thorough discussion of the most recent wave of technological (and organisational) innovations, frequently called “smart” and based on the digitisation of information. The acronym stands for "Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology". This new wave is one in a row of waves that have shaken up and transformed the economy, society and culture since the first Industrial Revolution and have left a huge impact on how we live, think, communicate and work: they have deeply affected the socioeconomic metabolism from within and humankind’s footprint on our planet. The Handbook analyses the origins of the current wave, its roots in earlier ones and its path-dependent nature; its current forms and actual manifestations; its multifarious impact on economy and society; and it puts forward some guesstimates regarding the probable directions of its further development. In short, the Handbook studies the past, the present and the future of smart technologies and digitalisation. This cutting-edge reference will appeal to a broad audience, including but not limited to, researchers from various disciplines with a focus on technological innovation and their...

Banking and Monetary Policy from the Perspective of Austrian Economics

Autor: Annette Godart-van Der Kroon , Patrik Vonlanthen

Número de Páginas: 282

This book discusses contemporary banking and monetary policy issues from the perspective of the Austrian School of Economics. Based on the heritage of the Austrian school, leading scholars and practitioners offer a coherent diagnosis and analysis of the factors leading to Europe’s current financial crisis. The first part of the book discusses Ludwig von Mises’s and Friedrich August von Hayek’s ideas on banking and monetary policy from both historical and economic standpoints. It includes contributions on Austrian monetary dynamics and micro-foundational business cycle theory, von Mises’s concepts of liquidity and solvency of fractional-reserve banks, and liberalism of Austrian economics. The second part analyzes the measures taken by the European Central Bank (ECB) in light of the ideas of von Mises and Hayek. It includes contributions on non-neutrality of money, ECB monetary policy, and the future of the ECB. The third and final part presents discussions on monetary reforms, including contributions on Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies and anti-deflationist Paranoia.

The Tokenised Economy and the Law

Autor: Riccardo De Caria

Número de Páginas: 255

This topical book offers a comprehensive examination of the legal framework behind the tokenised economy, illustrating the business applications of blockchain and distributed-ledger technologies. Conducting a thorough analysis of the different taxonomies of crypto assets, Riccardo de Caria focuses on a range of legal areas, including currency, property, contract, investment and corporate law.

Mastering Bitcoin Investment Strategies

Autor: Barrett Williams , Chatgpt

Número de Páginas: 112

Unlock the secrets to mastering the world of Bitcoin investment with "Mastering Bitcoin Investment Strategies," your essential guide to navigating this dynamic digital frontier. Whether you're a newcomer eager to take your first step into the realm of cryptocurrencies or a seasoned investor looking to enhance your strategies, this book is your one-stop resource for insightful, practical, and cutting-edge investment tactics. Begin your journey with an understanding of Bitcoin's origins and the revolutionary philosophy that has made it a cornerstone of modern finance. Dive into the mechanics of how Bitcoin operates, and understand the critical importance of decentralization in a world where financial freedom is paramount. Explore the intricate landscape of Bitcoin investment, delving into historical market trends and identifying key players who shape the market. Learn how to get started with real-world advice on choosing reliable exchanges, setting up secure wallets, and effectively managing market volatility. Enhance your investment acumen with fundamental and technical analysis techniques tailored specifically for Bitcoin. Discover how to evaluate market demand, analyze price...

Handbook of Ethics of Islamic Economics and Finance

Autor: Abbas Mirakhor , Zamir Iqbal , Seyed Kazem Sadr

Número de Páginas: 804

Since the financial crisis of 2007/2008, a renewed discussion on the ethics and finance is being examined from different dimensions – finance for good society, responsible finance, ethical finance, financial crimes, and financial repression. The principal objective of this Handbook on Ethics of Islamic Economics and Finance is to provide a deeper understanding of the ethical underpinning of Islamic economics and finance. The reader will notice that the Handbook reflects a diversity of views on the subject of economic and business ethics in Islam across the intellectual spectrum of Muslim thought over the globe. Handbook attempts to find answers to some questions concerning the definition and characteristics of the ethical system in Islam. What is its goal and how do its rules and practices ensure welfare for individuals and society? Are the moral principles universal and invariable or do they change and adapt with the social changes of communities and progress in science and technology? Is the present generation accountable for the welfare of future generations? Where is the boundary between law and ethics and who guarantees their adoption and implementation?

Regulating the Crypto Economy

Autor: Iris H-y Chiu

Número de Páginas: 287

This book focuses on the building of a crypto economy as an alternative economic space and discusses how the crypto economy should be governed. The crypto economy is examined in its productive and financialised aspects, in order to distil the need for governance in this economic space. The author argues that it is imperative for regulatory policy to develop the economic governance of the blockchain-based business model, in order to facilitate economic mobilisation and wealth creation. The regulatory framework should cater for a new and unique enterprise organisational law and the fund-raising and financing of blockchain-based development projects. Such a regulatory framework is crucially enabling in nature and consistent with the tenets of regulatory capitalism. Further, the book acknowledges the rising importance of private monetary orders in the crypto economy and native payment systems that do not rely on conventional institutions for value transfer. A regulatory blueprint is proposed for governing such monetary orders as 'commons' governance. The rise of Decentralised Finance and other financial innovations in the crypto economy are also discussed, and the book suggests a...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management

Autor: Michael Scott Baum

Número de Páginas: 354

This book introduces unmanned aircraft systems traffic management (UTM) and how this new paradigm in traffic management integrates unmanned aircraft operations into national airspace systems. Exploring how UTM is expected to operate, including possible architectures for UTM implementations, and UTM services, including flight planning, strategic coordination, and conformance monitoring, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management: UTM considers the boundaries of UTM and how it is expected to interlace with tactical coordination systems to maintain airspace safety. The book also presents the work of the global ecosystem of players advancing UTM, including relevant standards development organizations (SDOs), and considers UTM governance paradigms and challenges. FEATURES Describes UTM concept of operations (ConOps) and global variations in architectures Explores envisioned UTM services, including flight planning, strategic coordination, conformance monitoring, contingency management, constraints and geo-awareness, and remote identification Highlights cybersecurity standards development and awareness Covers approaches to the approval, management, and oversight of UTM components and...

Building the New Economy

Autor: Alex Pentland , Alexander Lipton , Thomas Hardjono

Número de Páginas: 475

How to empower people and communities with user-centric data ownership, transparent and accountable algorithms, and secure digital transaction systems. Data is now central to the economy, government, and health systems—so why are data and the AI systems that interpret the data in the hands of so few people? Building the New Economy calls for us to reinvent the ways that data and artificial intelligence are used in civic and government systems. Arguing that we need to think about data as a new type of capital, the authors show that the use of data trusts and distributed ledgers can empower people and communities with user-centric data ownership, transparent and accountable algorithms, machine learning fairness principles and methodologies, and secure digital transaction systems. It’s well known that social media generate disinformation and that mobile phone tracking apps threaten privacy. But these same technologies may also enable the creation of more agile systems in which power and decision-making are distributed among stakeholders rather than concentrated in a few hands. Offering both big ideas and detailed blueprints, the authors describe such key building blocks as data...

Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management

Autor: Khalid Saeed , Władysław Homenda

Número de Páginas: 535

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications, CISIM 2018, held in Olomouc, Czech Republic, in September 2018. The 42 full papers presented together with 4 keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The main topics covered by the chapters in this book are biometrics, security systems, multimedia, classification and clustering, and industrial management. Besides these, the reader will find interesting papers on computer information systems as applied to wireless networks, computer graphics, and intelligent systems. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: biometrics and pattern recognition applications; computer information systems; industrial management and other applications; machine learning and high performance computing; modelling and optimization; and various aspects of computer security.

Decision Economics: Complexity of Decisions and Decisions for Complexity

Autor: Edgardo Bucciarelli , Shu-heng Chen , Juan Manuel Corchado

Número de Páginas: 334

This book is based on the International Conference on Decision Economics (DECON 2019). Highlighting the fact that important decision-making takes place in a range of critical subject areas and research fields, including economics, finance, information systems, psychology, small and international business, management, operations, and production, the book focuses on analytics as an emerging synthesis of sophisticated methodology and large data systems used to guide economic decision-making in an increasingly complex business environment. DECON 2019 was organised by the University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy), the National Chengchi University of Taipei (Taiwan), and the University of Salamanca (Spain), and was held at the Escuela politécnica Superior de Ávila, Spain, from 26th to 28th June, 2019. Sponsored by IEEE Systems Man and Cybernetics Society, Spain Section Chapter, and IEEE Spain Section (Technical Co-Sponsor), IBM, Indra, Viewnext, Global Exchange, AEPIA-and-APPIA, with the funding supporting of the Junta de Castilla y León, Spain (ID: SA267P18-Project co-financed with FEDER funds)

The End of Cash

Autor: John H. Maverick

Número de Páginas: 197

Embrace the Future of Money Today! Are you ready to dive into a world where traditional money is becoming a relic of the past? "The End of Cash: Power, Control, and Your Financial Freedom" takes you on an eye-opening journey through the rapid transformation towards a cashless society. This book is your essential guide to understanding the revolutionary changes sweeping across the financial landscape. From the dawn of digital payments to the intricate role of cryptocurrency, each chapter unravels the complex web of technology and finance. Discover how governments, tech giants, and financial institutions are redefining money as you know it. But it's not just about transactions–this shift is about power, privacy, and the very essence of your financial freedom. Unearth the hidden impacts of these changes on your daily life, from how you spend and save, to how secure your money really is in an increasingly digital world. Could this transformation mean wider access to financial services, or will it deepen the divide between those in the know and those left behind? With a focus on both opportunities and risks, this book provides the insights you need to navigate this new landscape with ...