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Bretton Woods and the Growth of the Eurodollar Market


Abstract: The postwar system of fixed exchange rates forced many countries to impose capital/currency controls. Banks created a loophole with the eurodollar.

Keywords: Bretton Woods; fixed exchange rates; eurodollar;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Source: On the Economy

Publication Date: 2022-01-20