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America and the Trade Status Quo, Tariffs and What May Come Next, A Chance to Build in Tech and Beyond

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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The Bretton Woods Legacy

This chapter examines the Bretton Woods Agreement of 1944 and its pivotal role in shaping post-war economic policies and international relations. It highlights the implications of the U.S. dollar as the reserve currency and the framework's influence on economic stability, trade, and military alliances until its eventual dissolution in 1971.

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