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History 4: Banker vs president and the birth of the dollar

Planet Money Summer School

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This chapter explores the early financial history of the United States, focusing on the challenges and decisions made by the founders concerning banking and currency. It examines how these choices laid the groundwork for the nation's economic landscape, influencing future cycles of prosperity and collapse.

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