The bitcoin phenomenon has been much in the news recently, so this boxed insert should be of

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The bitcoin phenomenon has been much in the news recently, so this boxed insert should be of interest to students. The first critical thinking question also gives them an opportunity to apply some theoretical ideas about money to the actual practice that has developed with respect to bitcoin.

1. What are the four basic characteristics of money? How well does bitcoin fit these characteristics?

2. What are the three functions of money? How does bitcoin rate in terms of each of these functions?

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Business Essentials

ISBN: 978-0134000091

8th Canadian Edition

Authors: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin, Frederick A. Starke, George Dracopoulos

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