The Answers Project
Stephen Cole and Mhairi Beveridge couldn't be further apart in age or attitude. But every week, with the help of a few expert guests, they'll close the generation gap and investigate some of society's biggest questions. The Answers Project from CGTN Europe.
The Answers Project
S01E05: Why don’t we have a global currency?
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CGTN Europe
One world, one currency; it's a nice idea but how realistic is it in practice? The Euro crisis proved how difficult it was to have a single currency that covers a large area containing different economies. In this episode Mhairi and Stephen discuss cryptocurrency, special drawing rights and whether a single currency could bring world peace.
Featuring:
[02:16] Michael Roberts, Economist
[08:59] Rebecca Christie, Scholar at Bruegel Think Tank
[12:35] Lord Jim O’Neill, Chairman of Council of Chatham House