Report Questions (3000 words):
Question 1 (1200 words):
1.
Explain Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and evaluate its strengths and weakness as a
payment system in the absence of “central authority and master ledger”
Structure:
a)
Give the definition of Distributed ledger technology (DLT).
b)
Evaluate the strengths of the above technology as a payment system in the absence of “central authority and master ledger” and give real world examples.
c)
Evaluate the weakness of the above technology as a payment system in the absence of “central authority and master ledger” and give real world examples.
d)
Define also the central authority and master ledge and analyze and evaluate by linking the absence in the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).
e)
Use Harvard refencing style by citing academic journals, academic books, and you can also use companies’ websites and reports for the real-world examples.
Question 2 (1200 words):
2.
Name at least two Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs); describe their concept. Identify the merits and demerits of CBCCs as widely available currencies. Your answer should refer towards functional, fiscal, and monetary policy issues and incentives pertinent to issuing CBDCs.
Structure:
a)
Name the first central bank digital currency (CBDCs), describe its concept in detail, its advantages, its disadvantages if any.
b)
Name the first central bank digital currency (CBDCs), describe its concept in detail, its advantages, its disadvantages if any.
c)
Mention another one or two similar currencies.
d)
Identify the merits and demerits of CBCCs as widely available currencies refer towards functional, fiscal, and monetary policy issues and incentives pertinent to issuing CBDCs (very important)
e)
Use Harvard refencing style by citing academic journals, academic books, etc.
Question 3 (600 words)
3)
Governance of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is as complex as the product itself. What are the key governance issues pertinent to DLT (600 words +/- 10%)?
Structure:
a)
Describe in detail and in depth the key governance issues pertinent to DLT.
b)
Give and cite real examples.
c)
Cite Reputable academic journals, books, and reports
d)
Use Harvard Style for referencing.
It is important to note that you need to use in site reference and also include the reference list as per Harvard Style instructions.