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Geneva Reports on the World Economy

Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change

Blockchain technology has the potential to change many aspects of the financial services sector and the broader economy. The 21st Geneva Report on the World Economy reviews the basics of blockchain technology and its challenges, costs and benefits, gives an overview of its potential direct impact on the financial sector, and assesses possible use cases beyond the world of finance.

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Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (eds) (2018), ‘Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change‘, CEPR Press, Paris & London. https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/geneva-21-impact-blockchain-technology-finance-catalyst-change

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Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (2018), ‘Conclusions: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change‘, in Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (eds), Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change, CEPR Press, Paris & London. https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/geneva-21-impact-blockchain-technology-finance-catalyst-change

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Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (2018), ‘Blockchain technology basics‘, in Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (eds), Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change, CEPR Press, Paris & London. https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/geneva-21-impact-blockchain-technology-finance-catalyst-change

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Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (2018), ‘Blockchain technology’s opportunities and challenges‘, in Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (eds), Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change, CEPR Press, Paris & London. https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/geneva-21-impact-blockchain-technology-finance-catalyst-change

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Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (2018), ‘Blockchain technology and finance‘, in Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (eds), Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change, CEPR Press, Paris & London. https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/geneva-21-impact-blockchain-technology-finance-catalyst-change

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Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (2018), ‘Public policy considerations and regulation of crypto-finance‘, in Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (eds), Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change, CEPR Press, Paris & London. https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/geneva-21-impact-blockchain-technology-finance-catalyst-change

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Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (2018), ‘Broader potential economic impact‘, in Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson and N Narula (eds), Geneva 21: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change, CEPR Press, Paris & London. https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/geneva-21-impact-blockchain-technology-finance-catalyst-change