What De-Dollarization? The Dollar Rules the World: Tyler Cowen

By one estimate, the dollar is a part of 88% of all international transactions. Some people fear this dominance cannot last, while others question whether it should: Doesn’t a stronger dollar hurt US exports, and thus US workers?

The good news, for Americans at least, is that dollar hegemony is beneficial for the US, its government and most of its citizens. Furthermore, it is likely to last for the foreseeable future.

The issue has become more topical lately. Because of sanctions, Russia is cut off from many dollar-based networks. Other nations, such as Brazil, India and Saudi Arabia, have ...