Gold, Guns, and Greenbacks

Explore the fascinating history of dollar hegemony and the Bretton Woods Conference, where visions of global financial stability clashed. Delve into the decline of the gold standard and the rise of the yuan, fueled by geopolitical shifts like Saudi Arabia's oil transactions. Discover proposed reforms for a new international reserve currency amidst financial crises. The podcast navigates the complexities of international monetary policy and the ongoing debates surrounding the future of global economic dominance.