Virtual Money Illusion and the Fundamental Value of Non-Fiat Anonymous Digital Payment Methods: Coining a (Bit of) Theory to Describe and Measure the Bitcoin Phenomenon

被引:3
作者
Hunter, Greg W. [1 ]
Kerr, Craig [1 ]
机构
[1] Calif State Polytech Univ Pomona, Econ Dept, Pomona, CA 91768 USA
关键词
Crypto currency; Bitcoin; Quantity equation; INEFFICIENCY; ECONOMICS;
D O I
10.1007/s11294-019-09737-4
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This paper discusses the determinants of a Non-Fiat Anonymous Digital Payment Method's (N-FAD) value and illustrates a relationship between N-FAD transactions, economic growth, and inflation. The relationship raises a heretofore unmentioned issue concerning the ability of monetary authorities to operate effectively, which justifies regulatory concerns over bitcoin and other N-FADs. Our method of analysis allows for empirical estimates that characterize the magnitude of the concern, as it relates to the use of bitcoin. Finally, we are able to identify the stylized features of bitcoin that complicate monetary policy, comment on how they relate to the value of N-FADs more generally, and provide suggestions for future research.
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页码:151 / 164
页数:14
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