Chris Berg

Draksådd

Jason Potts

Sinclair Davidson

Offering the first scholarly analysis of the economic nature of blockchains and the formation of the blockchain economy, this timely book explores the future of global capitalism. Applying the institutional economics of Ronald Coase and Oliver Williamson, the authors highlight how blockchains are poised to reshape the nature of firms, governments, markets and civil society.Chapters apply basic economic principles to explore blockchains and distributed ledger technologies through the framework of institutional economics. The book suggests ways in which cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin may develop further in the future, bringing us back to a barter economy which removes the need for a third person in economic transactions. Outlining a ledger-centric view of the economy, the authors explore how blockchains and dehierarchalisation will reduce the demand for government regulation.Institutional economists and scholars will greatly appreciate the thorough analysis of the development of institutional cryptoeconomics and insight into the future of blockchains that this book offers. Computer and technology scientists will also find this book to be a valuable read, as well as those working specifically in the blockchain industry.

An Introduction to Institutional Cryptoeconomics

Understanding the Blockchain Economy

How should a free society protect privacy? Dramatic changes in national security law and surveillance, as well as technological changes from social media to smart cities mean that our ideas about privacy and its protection are being challenged like never before. In this interdisciplinary book, Chris Berg explores what classical liberal approaches to privacy can bring to current debates about surveillance, encryption and new financial technologies. Ultimately, he argues that the principles of classical liberalism – the rule of law, individual rights, property and entrepreneurial evolution – can help extend as well as critique contemporary philosophical theories of privacy.

The Classical Liberal Case for Privacy in a World of Surveillance and Technological Change

Darcy W.E. Allen

Aaron M. Lane

This book investigates the theoretical and practical implications of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies for democratic decision making. The authors examine theoretical characteristics before exploring specific applications of cryptodemocracy in labor bargaining and corporate governance.

How Blockchain Can Radically Expand Democratic Choice

Cryptodemocracy

Blockchains are the distributed ledger technology that powers Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But blockchains can be used for more than the transfer of tokens – they are a significant new economic infrastructure. This book offers the first scholarly analysis of the economic nature of blockchains and the shape of the blockchain economy. By applying the institutional economics of Ronald Coase and Oliver Williamson, this book shows how blockchains are poised to reshape the nature of firms, governments, markets, and civil society.

"Nagelbitande spänning!" – Lars Wilderäng När den svenska säkerhetspolisen ska utlämna en nyckelperson i ett islamistiskt terrornätverk till USA riktas nätverkets blickar mot Sverige. En radikaliserad ung man som varit försvunnen dyker plötsligt upp i Södertälje, och han är inte ensam. Rickard Häll, före detta specialförbandsoperatör och numera konsult vid ett svenskt säkerhetsföretag, längtar allt mer tillbaka till den operativa verksamheten. Tack vare sina kontakter och att han står utanför myndigheternas regelverk involveras Rickard Häll i jakten på terroristerna och får en avgörande roll i arbetet mot det hotande attentatet. Tiden är knapp och med en välutbildad och motiverad motståndare har säkerhetstjänsterna svårt att hålla jämna steg. Med oskyldiga liv på spel blir det en kraftmätning mellan det onda och det goda. Hur långt är parterna beredda att gå för att uppnå sina mål?

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