Peterson Perspectives

Talking Down the Dollar

Joseph E. Gagnon and Edwin M. Truman discuss the pros and cons of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s comments perceived as seeking depreciation of the dollar.
Featuring

Joseph E. Gagnon (PIIE) and Edwin M. Truman (PIIE)

January 30, 2018
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