Being the dominant currency comes with privilege (financing deficits at lower rates) but also comes with cost (Fed must backstop global system); the question is whether US dominance is 'fair' or just 'price to pay for privilege.'
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Patrick ZelEvidence Quote
“that's the price to pay when you are the dominant currency...you can easily finance your deficits at a lower rates”
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The world in flux and Trump’s role in a new equilibrium - Stephen Kotkin Lecture - Apr 25— Nathan WatsonCreated: 8/11/2026, 5:33:46 AM
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