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Ep. 7 - Decolonizing International Econ ft. Fadhel Kaboub

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The History of the Reserve Currency System and the Need for Monetary Sovereignty

This chapter explores the evolution of the reserve currency system, from the gold standard to the Bretton Wood system, and the emergence of the US dollar as the anchor currency. It discusses the impact of the international trade system, the accumulation of US dollars, and the need for countries to achieve monetary sovereignty and balance their economies.

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