Kirsten von Schneider
Associate Professor of economic history at the University of Vienna, specialising in interwar monetary systems, capital controls, and the effects of exchange-rate policies on trade and recovery.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 51min
Interwar (Monetary) Instability
In this discussion, Kirsten von Schneider, an Associate Professor specializing in interwar monetary systems, shares fascinating insights on the tumultuous economic landscape of the era. She explores why countries returned to the Gold Standard post-WWI and the limitations it imposed on their policies. Kirsten also delves into the reasons for the system's fragility and the impact of capital controls on economic recovery. Additionally, she discusses the concept of currency wars and reveals how they influenced international trade during the 1930s.
