International currency in the postwar history of the world monetary system. Theory and practice

Authors

  • Janusz Bilski Uniwersytet Łódzki, Wydział Ekonomiczno-Socjologiczny, Katedra Międzynarodowych Stosunków Gospodarczych.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/0208-6018.316.01

Keywords:

goldstandard, dollar, international currency, key currency, international monetary system

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the idea of nature, forms and mechanisms of international currency. It presents the evolution of the main forms of global currency. Furthermore the benefits and risks coming from the currency seigniorage are studied.

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Published

2016-07-15

How to Cite

Bilski, J. (2016). International currency in the postwar history of the world monetary system. Theory and practice. Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Oeconomica, 5(316), [5]–25. https://doi.org/10.18778/0208-6018.316.01

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Mechanisms of the euro area