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Why the dollar could outlast the United States

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The Big View
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May 5, 2026
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Summary

The US inherited rather than invented its currency, argues Brendan Greeley, author of ‘The Almighty Dollar’. In this episode of The Big View he tells Peter Thal Larsen about the greenback’s origins and why its global appeal might survive American fiscal and military recklessness. “The Almighty Dollar: 500 Years of the World’s Most Powerful Money”, by Brendan Greeley The Big View: Global currencies have a rich past and poor future The Big View: What could knock King Dollar off its throne 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