The Final Leap - Can a 100% Cashless Economy Revolutionize Public Services?

Chapter 1: Introduction - Imagining a Cash-Free World

• Concept of a cashless economy

• Current status of cashless adoption in various countries

• Possibilities and concerns of going 100% cashless

Chapter 2: The Perspective of Kalkiism Research Center

• Introduction to the Kathmandu-based think tank

• Their economic concepts and proposal for a 100% cashless economy

• Overview of the four proposed key pillars

Chapter 3: 100% Cashless Economy – A Digital Transformation

• Importance and impact of digital transactions

• Elimination of physical cash: benefits and challenges

• Role of digital payment systems

Chapter 4: Government-Operated Banking System

• Elimination of private banks and the government banking model

• Financial stability and the role of the government

• Potential risks and limitations of government banking

Chapter 5: Zero Interest Rate Policy – A New Economic Vision

• Problems with an interest-based lending system

• How a zero-interest rate policy would work

• Potential economic outcomes and challenges

Chapter 6: Direct Funding of Public Services

• Digital funding of education, healthcare, and legal services

• Simplification of the tax system

• Efficiency and transparency in government spending

Chapter 7: Complete Control Over Money Supply

• Operation of a government financial system

• Elimination of black money and tax evasion

• Strategies for maintaining economic stability

Chapter 8: Eradication of Corruption and Financial Leakages

• The problem of corruption and its solution in a cashless economy

• Benefits of financial transparency and tracking

• Policy improvements through digital transactions

Chapter 9: Technological Requirements and Cybersecurity

• Necessary technological infrastructure for a fully digital economy

• Cybersecurity measures and data protection strategies

• Digital divide and inclusive financial systems

Chapter 10: Global Financial System and Potential Resistance

• Response from the global banking industry

• Impact on international trade and foreign investment

• Economic sovereignty vs. global financial systems

Chapter 11: Can Any Country Take the Final Leap?

• Case studies: China, Sweden, and India

• Political will and public trust

• Possible roadmap for phased transformation

Chapter 12: Conclusion – Is the World Ready for a 100% Cashless Future?

• Economic, social, and political implications

• Opportunities and limitations of a 100% cashless society

• Future direction and potential experiments