Does a Falling Dollar Threaten Global Economic Recovery?

Since the beginning of the year, the U.S. dollar has fallen significantly, especially against the euro. By raising the domestic cost of imports, the declining dollar could pose a challenge to the Federal Reserve in its quest for non-inflationary economic growth.

Participants at this seminar will consider the likelihood of a further fall in the dollar. They will also discuss the action that major industrialized countries and China should take to minimize the risk of a disruptive dollar decline. Anne Krueger, former International Monetary Fund first deputy managing director; John Makin of AEI; Kenneth Rogoff of Harvard University; Brad Setser of University College, Oxford; and Edwin M. Truman, former U.S. Treasury assistant secretary for international affairs will consider these issues.

About the Author

 

John H.
Makin
  • John H. Makin is a former consultant to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Congressional Budget Office, and the International Monetary Fund. He specializes in international finance and financial markets (stock, bonds, and currencies including the Euro and the U.S. dollar). He also researches the U.S. economy (including monetary policy and tax and budget issues), the Japanese economy, and European economies. He is the author of numerous books and articles on financial, monetary, and fiscal policy. Mr. Makin writes AEI's monthly Economic Outlook.
  • Phone: 202-862-5828
    Email: jmakin@aei.org
  • Assistant Info

    Name: Daniel Hanson
    Phone: 202-862-5883
    Email: daniel.hanson@aei.org

 

Desmond
Lachman
  • Desmond Lachman joined AEI after serving as a managing director and chief emerging market economic strategist at Salomon Smith Barney. He previously served as deputy director in the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Policy Development and Review Department and was active in staff formulation of IMF policies. Mr. Lachman has written extensively on the global economic crisis, the U.S. housing market bust, the U.S. dollar, and the strains in the euro area. At AEI, Mr. Lachman is focused on the global macroeconomy, global currency issues, and the multilateral lending agencies.
  • Phone: 202-862-5844
    Email: dlachman@aei.org
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