Before completing this graded discussion. You should have full understanding of the concepts below, if you don't please use the textbook and review them first. Money, Fiat Money, Central Bank, Money Supply, Functions of Money, Fractional Banking System, The Federal Reserve
Instructions and Steps:

1. View this introductory video on blockchain and crytocurrencies.

Blockchain and the Middle Man | TED Institute
2. View the following 2 TED Talks (video presentations). As you watch the videos, take notes of any relevant information.

The Future of Money | Neha Narula
How the blockchain is changing money and business | Don Tapscott
3. Decide which of the 2 TED Talks best responds to this question;

Should we trust electronic currencies, like bitcoin they way we trust government issued money?
4. Produce a response (post) of at least one paragraph in which you explain your position. Your post must be detailed and contain at least the following elements:

It must state the title and the author of the chosen TED talk.
It must state the reason why believe that TED talk best answers the question.
It must explicitly explain the relationship, connection, or link between the ideas provided in the TED Talk and the concept of Fiat Money.

On january 1, 2018, jay company acquired all the outstanding ownership shares of zee company. in assessing zee's acquisition-date fair values, jay concluded that the carrying value of zee's long-term debt (8-year remaining life) was less than its fair value by $21,600. at december 31, 2018, zee company's accounts show interest expense of $14,440 and long-term debt of $380,000. what amounts of interest expense and long-term debt should appear on the december 31, 2018, consolidated financial statements of jay and its subsidiary zee? long-term debt $401,600 $398,900 $401,600 $398,900 interest expense $17,140 $17,140 $11,740 $11,740 a. b. c. d.

You have learned that there are many ethical concerns surrounding genetic research, and it's important to be familiar with them. for this project, you will write a persuasive essay about an ethical question in biotechnology. directions the goal of a persuasive essay is to convince people to agree with you. it is important to support your opinion with facts. a persuasive essay is not simply a description of your beliefs. be sure to organize your information, give clear examples, and build your argument carefully. read the following genetics topics below. choose a topic and then decide what side you are on. remember that there is no "right" or "wrong" side. ethical questions often have many points of view. research your topic and write a 400 word persuasive essay. topic 1: should insurance companies have the right to learn the genetic profiles of the people they insure? topic 2: should employers have the right to learn the genetic profiles of the people they hire? are there special considerations for employees in jobs in which there is a high risk to others, such as airline pilots, doctors, or bus drivers? topic 3: should scientists who identify genes and create new genetic engineering techniques have the right to patent their methods for their own profit?

If the economy were in the contracting phase of the business cycle, how might that affect your ability to find work?