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Economics & Beyond with Rob Johnson
Perry Mehrling: Charles P. Kindleberger and the Dollar System
Jan 26, 2023
Boston University economic professor Perry Mehrling discusses his recently released book on Charles P. Kindleberger, who shaped the global dollar system. The podcast covers Kindleberger's early influences, his role in the reconstruction of Germany and Austria, the positive role of multinational corporations, differences between Kindleberger and Hyman Minsky, and encounters with economists and central bankers.
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- Charles Kindleberger was significantly influenced by figures like H. Parker Willis and John H. Williams, leading to his aspiration to create an integrated international monetary system.
- Kindleberger's work was influenced by his friendship with Hyman Minsky, who focused on the financial forces behind business cycles, while Kindleberger's international perspective centered on structural displacements caused by events like war.
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Formation and Influence
The first four chapters of the book delve into Charles Kindelberger's formative experiences and key influences. Born in 1910, he was deeply impacted by the Great Depression and his family's financial struggles. Influential figures like H. Parker Willis, John H. Williams, and James Angle played a significant role in shaping his thinking and career trajectory. Kindelberger aspired to create an integrated international monetary system, drawing inspiration from Willis' efforts in establishing the US Federal Reserve. His wide-ranging experiences in academia, intelligence analysis, and policymaking fueled his intellectual resilience and adaptability.
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