The advent of quantum computation and quantum information theory and the ever increasing empirical possibilities of translating these theories into real physical systems has raised expectations in the private and public sectors. Quantum computers process information using the laws of quantum...

The benefits of regulation should exceed the cost of regulating. This paper investigates the impact of widespread general-purpose computing on the cost of enforcing of regulations on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi). We present a simple model illustrating...

There is considerable evidence that machine learning algorithms have better predictive abilities than humans in various financial settings. But, the literature has not tested whether these algorithmic predictions are more rational than human predictions. We study the predictions of corporate...

The Digital Bill Ecosystem presents a cutting-edge financial paradigm that merges the stability of precious metals with the revolutionary capabilities of blockchain technology. This ecosystem introduces the Digital Bill (DB), a digital currency backed by tangible assets such as gold, silver, and...

Quantum computing and quantum technologies hold significant potential to improve a wide range of applications and tasks. At the same time, recent technological progress in this field, also referred to as the 'Second Quantum Revolution', is threatening to break the encryption we use to keep our...

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century that requires innovative and varied solutions. Focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, this book brings together interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder perspectives exploring challenges and opportunities for...