The hegemony of the dollar in the present world is an undeniable fact. But there are several questions that arise concerning this fact: is the hegemony inevitable, and does it imply an error in the system? Who profits by it, and who is harmed by it? In pursuing answers to these questions, the book shows how the system of dollarization can be ruinous to countries adopting it. Analysis of the system sheds light on the economic dilemma facing one country, Argentina, since the adoption of Convertibilidad. There emerges a constructive strategy to free developing nations from dependence on foreign capital. The book notes the miraculous phenomenon of paper money generating wealth. It urges companies not to 'kill the client,' proposes a solution to the problem of tax collection, and advocates a new attitude towards money. The outside viewpoint put forward by this book claims only to identify key problems and to float suggestions. The practical implementation of new measures will certainly require the labour of academic economists as well as the resolve of political leaders.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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An opinion piece not based on fact or research,
By "tyrrellk" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dollar Hegemony: Dollar, Dollarization and Progress (Paperback)
There are not many books focusing on the phenomenon of dollarization, and the few that have devoted significant attention to the subject have usually been written from the perspective of developed countries. Unfortunately, Gabriel's book fails in several respects to offer a legitimate alternative. He apparently has little or no economic training, and the book itself describes him as a "philosopher and inventor." This may be fine if you want to debate the sentiments associated with dollarization, but his argument against dollarization has no basis. Most of his argument seems to be based on ideas he has just came up with himself instead of actually researching and analyzing the subject. Further, the writing itself is very weak, with many instances of incorrect grammar. If you are looking for a solid reference source for the causes and effects of dollarization, avoid this book and read something from a journal of economics or political science. I recommend reading something by Guillermo Calvo from the University of Maryland, who has studied dollarization extensively.
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An eye opener,
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This review is from: The Dollar Hegemony: Dollar, Dollarization and Progress (Paperback)
This book denounces false assumptions about money, currency and development. It also opens new horizons for developing countries.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Small, Simple but Innovative and VERY POWERFUL,
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This review is from: The Dollar Hegemony: Dollar, Dollarization and Progress (Paperback)
The Dollar Hegemony is a small book but, with its amazing ideas, it could shake the American financial fortress and urge it for more fairplay and justice. In this book, Jean Gabriel, not only fights the hegemonial dollar as a factor of more poverty throughout the world, but more importantly he fights poverty itself advocating a genial theory on inflation, which only awaits implementation by a bold government. In my opinion "The Dollar Hegemony" is a gem full of genial, innovative ideas that stand solid and look irrefutable. The author's thesis on inflation deserves very close attention, and should be tried. Books like The Dollar Hegemony, sooner or later, will change the world.
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