Marc Pilkington

Bio: Marc Pilkington is an academic researcher from University of Burgundy. The author has contributed to research in topics: Blockchain & Knowledge economy. The author has an hindex of 9, co-authored 53 publications receiving 412 citations. Previous affiliations of Marc Pilkington include University of Nice Sophia Antipolis & Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova.

How the Blockchain Revolution Will Reshape the Consumer Electronics Industry [Future Directions]

Abstract: Discusses how Blockchains will revolutionize the consumer electronics markets. Blockchains have attracted wide attention as the basis of the cryptocurrencies, e.g., bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies may or may not be the future of money, but blockchains are a different matter. Blockchains are considered a new form of information technology that could revolutionize technology, industry, and commerce. In this article, we analyze the winds of change currently blowing on the booming multibillion-dollar global consumer electronics (CE) industry. The revolutionary impact of blockchain technology on supply chain management is discussed as well as potential use cases for CE. We conclude by stating that blockchain technology has the power to make the CE industry a more transparent, safer, and honest place.

How the Blockchain Revolution Will Reshape the Consumer Electronics Industry

Abstract: In this article, we analyze the winds of change currently blowing on the booming multi-billion dollar global consumer electronics industry. The revolutionary impact of blockchain technology on supply chain management is discussed as well as potential use cases for the consumer electronics industry. The pivotal role played by the IoT (Internet of Things) industry segment is highlighted. Finally, we conclude by stating that blockchain technology has the power to make the world a more transparent, safer and honest place.

The Indian Scenario

Abstract: The architecture of the Indian higher-education system is not a simple one, with the legacy of the British Empire, the distinction between deemed and non-deemed universities, aided and non-aided colleges, rural and urban institutions. The youth of the Indian population arguably constitutes the most decisive asset in the knowledge economy. The mass-scale of Indian higher-education as well as the increasingly significant role of the private sector, are posing new challenges to regulatory bodies. The supply of graduates assumes great importance in twenty-first-century India. The enhancement and the modernization of the Indian higher-education system have been redefined as a national priority, triggering a comprehensive wave of institutional reforms (RUSA, Campus Connect India, Think in India, and so on).

Blockchain and Bitcoin as a Way to Lift a Country out of Poverty - Tourism 2.0 and e-Governance in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract: In this article, we explore the formidable yet untapped capabilities of Blockchain technology and Bitcoin in order to alleviate poverty. We focus on the Republic of Moldova, which has been plagued by endemic corruption and persistently high poverty levels since her Independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The transformative power of Blockchain technology and Bitcoin are then evidenced through a dual analysis of tourism 2.0 (with a real-world case study) and e-governance, which can contribute to increased inward capital investment flows, and help fight off corruption practices. Finally, we conclude that these new technologies constitute a significant step in the right direction, in order to break away from twenty-five years of disappointing socio-economic development performance.

Can Blockchain Technology Help Promote New Tourism Destinations? The Example of Medical Tourism in Moldova

Abstract: The nascent blockchain literature has singled out the emergence of new blockchain applications and non-financial use cases in a wide range of areas, such as tourism. In this paper, we push the reflection further by addressing the issue of the promotion of new tourism destinations with a special focus on medical tourism in Moldova. Medical tourism is currently a $100 billion global market industry involving 11 million medical tourists annually with a yearly growth rate hovering around 25% at the global level. In the Republic of Moldova, it is still a relatively confidential and untapped sector, but we argue that the latter could be given a new impetus, with the adoption of blockchain technology. In a first part we review the blockchain market growth drivers (cryptocurrency-based and non-cryptocurrency-based) in the global tourism and travel industry at large. In a second part, we investigate the intersection between blockchain technology and medical tourism, with a special focus on a little known country, the Republic of Moldova. Finally, we conclude.

The Economic Institutions of Capitalism

Abstract: The 2008 crash has left all the established economic doctrines - equilibrium models, real business cycles, disequilibria models - in disarray. Part of the problem is due to Smith’s "veil of ignorance": individuals unknowingly pursue society’s interest and, as a result, have no clue as to the macroeconomic effects of their actions: witness the Keynes and Leontief multipliers, the concept of value added, fiat money, Engel’s law and technical progress, to name but a few of the macrofoundations of microeconomics. A good viewpoint to take bearings anew lies in comparing the post-Great Depression institutions with those emerging from Thatcher and Reagan’s economic policies: deregulation, exogenous vs. endoge- nous money, shadow banking vs. Volcker’s Rule. Very simply, the banks, whose lending determined deposits after Roosevelt, and were a public service became private enterprises whose deposits determine lending. These underlay the great moderation preceding 2006, and the subsequent crash.

Blockchain challenges and opportunities: a survey

Abstract: Blockchain has numerous benefits such as decentralisation, persistency, anonymity and auditability. There is a wide spectrum of blockchain applications ranging from cryptocurrency, financial services, risk management, internet of things (IoT) to public and social services. Although a number of studies focus on using the blockchain technology in various application aspects, there is no comprehensive survey on the blockchain technology in both technological and application perspectives. To fill this gap, we conduct a comprehensive survey on the blockchain technology. In particular, this paper gives the blockchain taxonomy, introduces typical blockchain consensus algorithms, reviews blockchain applications and discusses technical challenges as well as recent advances in tackling the challenges. Moreover, this paper also points out the future directions in the blockchain technology.