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Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental economist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on the economic, social, technical, and environmental impacts and potential of emerging technologies.
Full article summary: Ifcher, J., Zarghamee, H., 2011. Happiness and time preference: the effect of positive affect in a random-assignment experiment. American Economic Review 101, 3109-3129.
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The August 12, 2024 episode "Bitcoin Reformation or Revolution?" from What Bitcoin Did features American HODL and Erik Cason. They argue that the current fiat system is inherently dysfunctional, leading to widespread economic inequality and societal disillusionment.
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Full article summary: Polasky, S., Dampha, N.K., 2021. Discounting and global environmental change. Annual Review of Environment and Resources 46, 691-717. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-020420-042100
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Full article summary: Karau, S., 2023. Monetary policy and Bitcoin. Journal of International Money and Finance 137, 102880.
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Full article summary: Frederick, S., Loewenstein, G., O'Donoghue, T., 2002. Time discounting and time preference: a critical review. Journal of Economic Literature 40, 351-401.
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This briefing note is different than most, summarizing 'God Bless Bitcoin,' a full-length movie. The movie is a comprehensive narrative delivered by Natalie Brunell, exploring the foundational principles and societal implications of Bitcoin.
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In the August 11, 2024 episode of the Wolf of All Streets Podcast, Scott Melker interviews Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation. The discussion centers on the evolving landscape of global cryptocurrency regulation, with a specific focus on the United States.
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Full article summary: Ammous, S., 2018. Can cryptocurrencies fulfil the functions of money? The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance 70, 38-51.
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Full article summary: Eichengreen, B., 2010. Managing a multiple reserve currency world, in: Sachs, J.D., Kawai, M., Lee, J.-W., Woo, W.T. (Eds.), The Future Global Reserve System: An Asian Perspective. Asian Development Bank, Manila.
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In the August 9, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast, Roy Sheinfeld, founder of Breeze, discusses the evolving role of the Lightning Network within the Bitcoin ecosystem and its role as the “common language” for various Bitcoin sub-networks.
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Full article summary: Chinn, M.D., Ito, H., McCauley, R.N., 2022. Do central banks rebalance their currency shares? Journal of International Money and Finance 122, 102557.
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Full article summary: Butler, S., 2022. The philosophy of Bitcoin and the question of money. Theory, Culture & Society 39, 81-102.
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