• Explain what money is
• Explain why money is important
• Identify alternatives to traditional currency

What Is Money?

You can view the transcript for “What is Money?” here (opens in new window).

Alternative Currencies

Cryptocurrency

You can view the transcript for “Bitcoin Explained: How do Cryptocurrencies work?” here (opens in new window).

Mobile Commerce

Note that this video uses the terms electronic wallet and mobile wallet interchangeably.

You can view the transcript for “What’s an Electronic wallet?” here (opens in new window).

Regionally-Backed Currency

This video highlights a regional currency that the city of Stonecrest in DeKalb County, Georgia is planning to implement.

You can view the transcript for “DeKalb County community creating their own currency” here (opens in new window).