how the mighty buck conquered the world and why it's under siege Karmin, Craig. creator text bibliography nyu New York Crown Business c2008 2008 1st ed. monographic eng

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263 p. ; 24 cm. Examines the green-back's history, allure, and unique role as a catalyst for globalization, and how the American buck became so almighty that $ became perhaps the most powerful symbol on earth. But will the buck be eclipsed by the euro or even China's renminbi? Should Americans worry when the value of the mighty U.S. dollar sinks to par with the Canadian "loonie"?--From publisher's description. Fishing in the two-and-a-half trillion dollar pond -- Blowing up the money factory -- More sound than the pound, and good as gold -- The triumphs and travails of a dollar colony -- The dollar's buyers of last resort -- An end to America's extraordinary privelege? Craig Karmin. Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-251) and index. Dollar, American Foreign exchange International finance Dólar Americano Tipos de cambio Finanzas internacionales 20150300 HG 540 K18b 2008 332.4/973 9780307339867 0307339866 2007035501 DLC 070830 20230410115724.0 57130