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Why Trump Is Targeting Europe w/ Prof. Richard Wolff

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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The Rise and Fall of the Dollar

This chapter explores the historical significance of the Bretton Woods Conference and the establishment of the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency. It examines the challenges faced by the dollar in the 1970s, particularly after the U.S. abandoned the gold standard, and discusses the lasting implications for global economics and currency stability.

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