Date of Award
3-2000
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Laws (LLM)
Abstract
Recently, people have begun to hear the phrase "electronic money". However, it is not easy to define electronic money because there are so many varieties of electronic products that are called electronic money. Electronic money has possibility to substitute all functions cash has and to change forms of settlement dramatically. However, it may cause a lot of new legal issues and may demand totally new legal structure to regulate it.
The thesis provides classification and features of electronic money then focus on certain type of electronic money. The thesis mainly explores several issues that may affect issuance of electronic money and hinder the development of electronic money.
Recommended Citation
Hamba, Shu, "The Legal Environment for Electronic Cash in Japan" (2000). Maurer Theses and Dissertations. 110.
https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/etd/110