

Why Reports of the US Dollar’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Aug 7, 2023
Geoeconomist Douglas Rediker discusses the enduring dominance of the US dollar, the lack of viable alternatives, and the limitations of the Chinese renminbi. The podcast also explores seizing Russia's Central Bank Reserves for Ukrainian reconstruction and the economic repercussions for China if it invades Taiwan.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Is There an Alternative to the US Dollar?
04:18 • 2min
The Impact of Bilateral Trade on the US Dollar
06:22 • 10min
Freezing Russian Central Bank Reserves
16:30 • 6min
Seizing Assets in International Conflicts
22:41 • 13min
Analyzing China's Economic Repercussions in the Face of War
35:52 • 3min