Are predictions of the dollar's demise greatly exaggerated? Economist Barry Eichengreen, one of nation's foremost experts on the international financial system, will discuss the implications of the U.S. dollar in the age of cryptocurrency and government deregulation, and the forces propelling both. A facilitated Q&A will follow.  

About the Speaker

Barry Eichengreen is the George C. Pardee and Helen N. Pardee Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics and Political Science at UC Berkeley. His research lies at the intersection of economic history and international macroeconomics. His body of work — including more than 25 books — has generated some of the field’s most influential research on the Great Depression and the design of international monetary systems. He has held many prestigious appointments: Research Associate of the NBER, Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research, Senior Policy Advisor at the IMF, and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Details

• Monday, June 30, 1–3 PM
• 1995 University Ave., Berkeley (the suite number will be shared at a later date.)
• This is an in-person, livestreamed + recorded event
• Doors will open at 12:30 PM
• The Zoom livestream link will be shared with registrants closer to the date
• The event will be recorded; participants will receive the link to view after the event

Cost

• $20 for OLLI @Berkeley members (all types)
• $40 for non-members

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About Summer Shorts

Summer Shorts are one-time events open to OLLI @Berkeley members and non-members. Each Short features acclaimed speakers discussing issues impacting the state of our country, Constitution, and shared humanity.

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