Crypto Economics
14 -15 - 16 MAY, 2025
DURATION: 3 full-day sessions: 09:00 am - 4:00 pm
LANGUAGE: English
ATTENDANCE: In person or online
CREDITS: 1.5 ECTS
FEE FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE: General participants € 1000 + VAT | MIB Alumni € 500 +VAT | MIB Consortium Members € 900 + VAT
ONLINE ATTENDANCE REDUCTION : 20% reduction on the base fee (before VAT)
LECTURER: Ilan Alon
CONTACT US TO JOIN
Are you ready to explore the fast-evolving world of decentralized finance, blockchain technology, and digital currencies?
Our Crypto Economics course offers a unique opportunity to delve into a market estimated at over 3 trillion dollars.
DURATION: 3 full-day sessions: 09:00 am - 4:00 pm
LANGUAGE: English
ATTENDANCE: In person or online
CREDITS: 1.5 ECTS
FEE FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE: General participants € 1000 + VAT | MIB Alumni € 500 +VAT | MIB Consortium Members € 900 + VAT
ONLINE ATTENDANCE REDUCTION : 20% reduction on the base fee (before VAT)
LECTURER: Ilan Alon
CONTACT US TO JOIN
Are you ready to explore the fast-evolving world of decentralized finance, blockchain technology, and digital currencies?
Our Crypto Economics course offers a unique opportunity to delve into a market estimated at over 3 trillion dollars.
Course Description
The Crypto Economics course introduces students to the dynamic world of decentralized finance, blockchain technology, and digital currencies. Students in the course will learn about the new crypto economy, estimated at over $3 trillion 2025. To understand the rapid growth and change in this sector, students will analyze current cases, data, and business models.
Covering key topics like Bitcoin and macroeconomics, Ethereum’s blockchain and smart contracts, the role of crypto in global finance, and the impact of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in digital culture, this course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of cryptoeconomics. Students will also explore decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanisms, and innovative crypto-driven business models. Through case studies, readings, and multimedia resources, students will critically analyze the economic implications and disruptive potential of these technologies. With a prerequisite knowledge of macro and microeconomics, students are assessed through a presentation and a test, focusing on in-depth analysis and practical application of course concepts.
Covering key topics like Bitcoin and macroeconomics, Ethereum’s blockchain and smart contracts, the role of crypto in global finance, and the impact of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in digital culture, this course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of cryptoeconomics. Students will also explore decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanisms, and innovative crypto-driven business models. Through case studies, readings, and multimedia resources, students will critically analyze the economic implications and disruptive potential of these technologies. With a prerequisite knowledge of macro and microeconomics, students are assessed through a presentation and a test, focusing on in-depth analysis and practical application of course concepts.
What you will learn
You will gain a solid foundation in the new decentralized economy, exploring the disruptive impact of blockchain and Web3. The course covers token-based business models, smart contracts, and the financial dynamics of digital currencies. You will also reflect on the role of leadership today, with attention to ethics and social responsibility (see ERS section).
- DAY 1 - Bitcoin and Macroeconomics – Analyze the value and costs of cryptocurrencies through case studies and curated readings.
- DAY 2 - Crypto, Ethereum and Smart Contracts – Learn how Ethereum and smart contracts are reshaping the financial landscape.
- DAY 3 - Tokenomics and DeFi – Understand innovative business models driven by token economies and the mechanisms behind decentralized finance.
Why choose this course
Expert-led InstructionThe course is taught by Professor Ilan Alon, a global authority in international business. He is Professor of Economics and Management at Ariel University (Israel) and of Strategy and International Marketing at the University of Agder (Norway). Former holder of the Cornell Chair and founder of the China Center at Rollins College (USA), he has taught at Harvard, Georgetown, CBS, and UIBE.
Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Emerging Markets, Professor Alon has published in top-tier journals (including HBR, Journal of World Business, Global Strategy Journal), with works translated into multiple languages. For over 30 years, he has led global projects, conferences, academic partnerships, and research focused on blockchain, crypto economics, and decentralized organizations.
Engaging Methodologies
Interactive sessions, real-world case analysis, practical applications, and multimedia resources offer a comprehensive and immersive learning experience.
Ethical Insight
Address topics of ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in the context of blockchain technologies and the decentralized economy.
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