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Global currencies have a rich past and poor future
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- The Big View
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- Mar 17, 2026
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- 1874
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Summary
The Roman denarius and Florentine florin rose and fell with economic and military power. Will the US dollar face the same fate? In this episode of The Big View, Berkeley economist Barry Eichengreen tells Peter Thal Larsen why history suggests the greenback’s prospects are weak. Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto The Big View: What could knock King Dollar off its throne The Big View: Why financial warfare could backfire on the US Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices