"More Concerned than Ever about Dollar" | Prof. Eichengreen on Why Reserve Currencies Fail
Barry Eichengreen, Professor of Economics and Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, and renowned economic historian, unpacks the fascinating rise and fall of currencies like the Roman Aureus, Dutch Guilder, and British Pound, revealing why the US dollar became the dominant global currency after WWII—and why that dominance might not last forever.In this episode, Barry shares unexpected insights from centuries of monetary evolution, illustrating how wars, empire shifts, and political power shape currency status.You'll discover the key steps that turn a national currency into a…
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