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Reliability of the ICO Model as an Alternative Channel for Attracting Investment in International Business

Student: Bokov Pavel

Supervisor: Eduard P. Dzhagityan

Faculty: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

Educational Programme: World Economy (Bachelor)

Final Grade: 8

Year of Graduation: 2020

Nowadays, there are many channels for attracting investment in international business. With the development of technology and the financial sector, their number is only increasing. The advent of cryptocurrencies has contributed to the emergence of a new way to attract investment: ICO model. The increasing volumes of investment in ICO projects make this model even more attractive. However, its reliability and factors which affect it remain unclear. The purpose of this study is to compare the ICO model with other channels for attracting investment and to identify factors affecting the viability of this model. For this purpose, a combination of content and comparative analysis will be used to assess and compare ICO with other channels and economic modeling with analysis of quantitative data to reveal factors which have an impact on ICO success in terms of funds raised during ICO campaign.

Full text (added May 14, 2020)

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