Biography of the dollar : how the mighty buck conquered the world and why it's under siege

“a Remarkable Historical, Political, And Economic Examination Of The Dollar.” –booklist craig Karmin’s In-depth “biography” Of The Dollar Examines The Power Of The Federal Reserve, The Inner Sanctums Of Foreign Central Banks That Stockpile Currency, And The Little-known Circles Of Foreign Exchange Traders Who Determine A Currency’s Worth. It’s “a Surprisingly Entertaining And Informative Social History Of The Currency That Makes The World Economy Go Round,” Says kirkus Reviews. “an Incredible Book That Should Be Required Reading For Anyone Whose Future Depends On Understanding How The Dollar Is Valued And Manipulated." –timothy Ferriss, #1 new York Times bestselling Author Of the 4-hour Workweek “an Indispensible Guide To Understanding The Way Both The U.s. And The World Economies Work And The Dollar’s Role In Keeping The Economic Skids Greased." –ram Charan, Coauthor Of execution: The Discipline Of Getting Things Done And the Game-changer “it’s Hard To Imagine A More Entertaining Book On Such A Vital Subject.” –bloomberg.com “craig Karmin’s Fortuitously Timed biography Of The Dollar Argues That The Greenback’s Recent Plunge Is More Than Just A Market Tumble.” –portfolio 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 A history of the U.S. dollar follows a single bill from its "birth" at the U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving to its shredding nearly two years later as it examines the reasons why the American currency has become so widely accepted, its role in international finance and trade, its impact on globalization, and more. Reprint. 15,000 first printing. 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?