Tuesday, February 5, 2013

A World Without Cash?


Is cash still important in our society today to buy the things we want, or is it an antiquated tool that is losing relevance in an increasingly technological world?  Many argue that a cashless society is in our future while some say it is impossible (and dangerous) to live in an entirely digital society.  Where do you stand on the issue?  Can we really have a society without cash and where are the potential pitfalls?  Read the following articles in order to see the various views on the topic before defending your position.



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204136404577209241595751130.html 
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/business/07currency.html?_r=0
http://articles.businessinsider.com/2012-04-24/news/31391046_1_smartphones-privacy-fears-paypal
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=3017
http://www.fee.org/the_freeman/detail/toward-a-cashless-society/#axzz2K1R0K7z