Write a 6-8 paper excluding references and title page on one of the following subjects. I recommend not waiting until week 4 to begin working on this project. The paper should be 12-point font and double spaced, use either APA or MLA citation format. 1) Propose a solution to the current problem of the two major GSEs commonly referred to as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Specifically: Briefly present a history of of the agencies along with their original purpose and intent.

• Review the 2008 government takeover of the two entities, the reasons why, and the impact on the economy.
• Research and analyze the current ownership structure, profit payments arrangements with the US Treasury, and perform a current risk review of the model.
• Propose your solution to the problem as it exists now, conduct a risk analysis of the solution, support with evidence from your research, and site sources.

2) Research blockchain and digital currencies and project the potential impact on financial markets and institutions in the future.

Specifically:

• Briefly present a history of the technology, functionality, and how the digital currency markets work today.
• How are current financial institutions participating/threatened by the technology? What are their responses?
• Review recent global financial events to determine the impact it has had on digital currency prices, specifically Bitcoin, and what the implications are for the future.
• Predict the most likely scenario, in your opinion, given what your research has shown you and support with evidence, and site sources.