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Dr. Thomas Moser, Swiss National Bank
Abstract
With the emergence of Bitcoin and recently proposed stablecoins from BigTechs, such as Libra, central banks face a choice of either leaving the field to private actors or offering a digital alternative to physical cash themselves. Currently, central banks issue two types of money: (i) reserves in the form of settlement accounts at the central bank for selected financial market participants, and (ii) currency in the form of banknotes and coins available to the public. Accordingly, the literature on central bank digital currency (CBDC) distinguishes between (a) wholesale CBDC with limited access and (b) retail CBDC accessible to the public. In this lecture we will discuss where central banks currently stand and possible designs for a CBDC.
Time
Tuesday, 1st. Dec. 2020
18:00-20:00
Online Lecture
Via Zoom
Speakers
Dr. Thomas Moser
Thomas Moser is an Alternate Member of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank. Before, he was Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC from 2006 to 2010. He received his Masters and Doctorate in Economics from the University of Zurich.
Timeline
| Time | Speaker | Event Title | Presentations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 -18:05 | Prof. Dr Claudio Tessone | Welcome & Introduction | |
| 18:05 -19:00 | Dr. Thomas Moser | Central Bank Digital Currencies | Download |
| 19:00 -19:30 | Q&A | ||
| 19:30 -20:00 | End (Apéro) |
Sponsors
UZH Blockchain Center
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