2024-2025 Catalog

EC-443 Economics of Cryptocurrencies And Blockchain Technology

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of what cryptocurrencies are, how they work, the technology on which they are built, and their purpose. It examines the potential uses and limitations of blockchain technology; looks at the forces driving the prices of cryptocurrencies and their regulation. Other topics include: the creation and use of Non-Fungible Tokens, Decentralized Applications, and Central Bank Digital Currencies.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Student has completed all of the following course(s) EC 102 - Global Macroeconomics