Instructions

nPurpose:nnYour article analysis is due at the end of Week 7. The purpose of the assignment is to analyze and report on the economics of bitcoin to better understand the relationship between conventional and digital currencies and the implications of the broader adoption of digital currency. This assignment focuses on bitcoin as a possible replacement for the dollar and other currencies.nnDescription:nnDuring Week 5, we studied concepts related to money, and the role and objectives of the Federal Reserve in managing the U.S. money supply. The macro paper for this course will address the economics of bitcoin, a technology-based alternative to a currency that is managed by a country’s monetary authorities. First, read these articles and listen to this podcast:nn