Every nation has its own currency that can be exchanged for goods and services, but relying on such monetary systems has its problems. In international trade, the use of national currencies may give certain countries an unfair advantage, allowing them to manipulate the value of their national currency to serve their own ends. On a local level, national currency may not adequately support commercial flow within communities. While some see the use of national currencies as a necessity of commerce, others are exploring the use of alternative global and local currencies for a variety of purposes. Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each source. Then synthesize material from at least three of the sources and incorporate it into a coherent, well-written essay in which you develop your position on the role, if any, that alternatives to national currencies should play in the future.

Source A (Wheelan)
Source B (Chart)
Source C (Hatheway and Friedman)
Source D (Thompson)
Source E (Phillips Erb)
Source F (Cartoon)
In your response you should do the following:
Respond to the prompt with a thesis that may establish a line of reasoning.
Provide evidence from at least 3 of the provided sources to support your thesis. Indicate clearly the sources used through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. Sources may be cited as Source A, Source B, etc., or by using the description in parentheses.
Explain the relationship between the evidence and your thesis.
Demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical situation.