Today's podcast delves into the possibility of a common currency for BRICS countries, examining India's perspective and the obstacles faced. It also compares the idea to the Eurozone's experiences, raising doubts about feasibility given economic differences.
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Establishing a common currency for BRICS countries faces challenges due to the dominance of currencies like the USD.
China's economic influence within BRICS and efforts to challenge the USD's dominance could favor the adoption of a common BRICS currency.
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Challenges with a Common BRICS Currency
The podcast discusses the potential challenges with establishing a common currency for BRICS countries. Despite Russia's push for a common currency to serve as a global reserve, examples like Russia and India trading in local currencies during financial isolation highlight the limitations. The dominance of currencies like the USD poses significant hurdles to establishing a successful common currency within the BRICS alliance. Historical examples, such as the Eurozone's struggles, underscore the complexities and potential risks associated with sharing a single currency across diverse economies.
China's Influence and Potential Benefits
China's efforts to challenge the USD's global dominance and establish alternative financial systems are explored. China's economic influence within BRICS, exemplified by the establishment of the BRICS' new development bank and its own global payments platform, CIPS, suggest a strategic move towards reducing dependence on existing global currencies. The podcast highlights experts' perspectives that a common BRICS currency could favor China due to its economic standing and existing currency influence. However, concerns about the feasibility and practicality of implementing a shared currency among disparate economies raise skepticism about the viability of this ambitious plan.
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Exploring the Feasibility of a Common Currency for BRICS Economies
In today’s episode for 22nd February 2024, we talk about whether a common currency for BRICS economies is a plausible idea.
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