Fiat Money Issuance and Governance Quiz

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What is the main difference between the issuance of fiat money and cryptocurrencies?

  • Fiat money's value is determined by market demand, while cryptocurrencies are managed through monetary and fiscal policies.
  • Fiat money is backed by scarcity and popularity, while cryptocurrencies are backed by governments and traditional financial systems.
  • Fiat money is issued and governed by central banks, while cryptocurrencies are decentralized digital assets issued on blockchain networks. (correct)
  • Fiat money's governance is based on consensus mechanisms, while cryptocurrencies are governed by central banks.

Which factor primarily determines the value of fiat money?

  • Trust in the issuing government and its regulatory mechanisms (correct)
  • Consensus mechanisms such as Proof of Work or Proof of Stake
  • Market demand and underlying technology
  • Scarcity, utility, technology, and popularity

What advantage do cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer over fiat money?

  • High divisibility and portability
  • Control over value through monetary and fiscal policies
  • Decentralization and borderless transactions (correct)
  • Government-backed value and regulatory mechanisms

How do governments primarily control the value of fiat currency?

<p>By printing money or adjusting interest rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes cryptocurrencies suitable for global transactions without intermediaries?

<p>High divisibility and portability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the governance of fiat money?

<p>Governed by central banks through monetary and fiscal policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the governance of fiat money from cryptocurrencies?

<p>Fiat money is issued and governed by central banks, while cryptocurrencies are issued on blockchain networks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the stability of fiat money compared to cryptocurrencies?

<p>Trust in the issuing government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin considered highly divisible?

<p>Their digital nature and capability for microtransactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do cryptocurrencies have over fiat money in terms of transactions?

<p>Cryptocurrencies enable borderless transactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do governments manage the value of fiat currency?

<p>By adjusting interest rates and printing more money (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic contributes to the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?

<p>Scarcity and popularity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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