Cold hard (digital) cash: the economics of central bank digital currency

Toni Ahnert, Katrin Assenmacher, Peter Hoffmann, Agnese Leonello, Cyril Monnet and Davide Porcellacchia

Research Bulletin, 2022, vol. 100

Abstract: Central banks around the world are exploring the case for central bank digital currency (CBDC) – essentially a digital version of cash. In this article, we provide an overview of the economics of CBDC (Ahnert et al., 2022a). First, we outline the economic forces that shape the rise of digital money and motivate the current debate. We then look at the implications for monetary policy and financial stability before discussing policy issues and challenges. Finally, we highlight several areas where our understanding of digital money could be improved by further research. JEL Classification: E41, E42, E51, E52, E58, G21

Keywords: Central Bank Digital Currency; Digital Money; Financial Stability; Monetary Policy; Payments (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-10
Note: 2721763
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