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Module 3 - SLP

IMPLICATIONS OF MARKET STRUCTURES

Assignment Overview

Economics and Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has supporters and detractors. Is it a tool for transparency in digital transactions? Is it a way to evade taxes or hide net worth?

Session Long Project 3 Resources

What cryptocurrency investors get wrong about economics (2021)
Cryptocurrencies and fiat money — what's the difference? (2021)
The microeconomics of cryptocurrencies (2020)
Breakingviews - Bitcoin offers economics lesson, if little else (2021)
Despite crypto crackdown in China, traders still betting (2021)
Cryptocurrency (2021)

SLP Assignment

Economic “White Paper” on Cryptocurrency

Using the module’s readings and other research, write a white paper explaining cryptocurrency from an economic perspective. See the Course Data File for the required Company focus.

Background

• Deliver a brief background on the economics of cryptocurrency vs. traditional currency (fiat money). (1/2 page) Research Required.

Pros and Cons

• Explain the pros and cons of cryptocurrency using economic applications and terminology. (1/2 page) Research Required.

Company Application

• Publicize the company’s use of cryptocurrency to position it in a positive light. Include why the company chose to use cryptocurrency. Research industry trends in the use of cryptocurrency. (1 page) Research Required.

No quotations are permitted in this paper.

 Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” across the grading rubric. This is a professional paper; not a personal one based on feelings. It must be written in the third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate. 

SLP Assignment Expectations

Use the attached APA-formatted template (BUS530 SLP3) to create your submission.

• The template is set up in APA 7: double-spacing, font, margins, headings, page breaks, APA help links.

Your submission will include:

• Trident University International’s cover page

• A paper with APA citations (2- to 3-sentence introduction, 2-page body, 2- to 3-sentence conclusion)

• The reference list page in APA format