Cryptocurrency and Public Policy

Implications for Democracy and Governance

Donavon Johnson

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781000772579
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Volkswirtschaftslehre
• Subtopic: Wirtschaftspolitik

Proponents of cryptocurrency have argued it has the potential to drive economic prosperity and to help reimagine social benefits in many spaces across the world. However, as the knowledge and use of cryptocurrency increases, so do questions about trust, identity, privacy, and security. This new book connects the literature on public policy and cryptocurrency, asking: What are the governance and democracy implications of the rise in cryptocurrency use?

Beginning with a conceptual overview of cryptocurrency and how governmental actions (or inaction) led to its creation, author Donovan Johnson argues that symbiotic relationships can and do exist among cryptocurrency, democracy, and governance in the public policy/administration domain. Principles such as equity and inclusion, efficiency and effectiveness, accountability, and quality of life are explored as conduits through which cryptocurrency interfaces with public policy, democracy, and good governance.

This informative and insightful book covers a range of public policy and public administration issues, offering readers an understanding of how cryptocurrency intersects with democracy, governance, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, corruption, and privacy. Cryptocurrency and Public Policy will be of interest to students and scholars of public policy and administration, finance, economics, and business.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half-Title Page
• Endorsements Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• Contents
• Preface
• List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Introduction: Public Policy and Administration, Democracy and Governance, and Cryptocurrency Implications
• 1 Crypto-Comprehension: A Conceptual Glance at Cryptocurrency, Its Evolution, and Government’s Role in Its Creation
• 2 Crypto-Citizenship: How Governments’ Embrace of Cryptocurrencies Shape Citizen-State Interactions and Experiences of Citizenship
• 3 Cryptocurrency and Industry
• 4 Cryptocurrency and Its Implications for Democracy, Governance, and Governance Imperatives
• 5 Crypto-Readiness: How Prepared are Governments to Embrace Cryptocurrency and to Deal with the Surge in Cryptocurrency Usage?
• 6 Crypto-Legislation: Examining the Legislative and Policy Frameworks Established by Governments to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
• 7 Rethinking Crypto-Legislation: The Legislative and Policy Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency Regulation
• Conclusion
• Index