Global Reserve Currencies and the Triffin Dilemma
Global Reserve Currencies and the Triffin Dilemma  
Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily
Published On: Sun Apr 20 2025
Description: Today, approximately 160 currencies are used worldwide. Some countries share the same currency, while others use the currency of another country.  However, not all currencies are equal. One currency always tends to become the dominant currency in international affairs, known as the global reserve currency.  There are benefits for the country that issues the global reserve currency. However, there are also major drawbacks, and the two cannot be separated.  Learn more about Global Reserve Currencies and the Triffin dilemma on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Stitch Fix Go to stitchfix.com/everywhere to have a stylist help you look your best Tourist Office of Spain Plan your next adventure at Spain.info  Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices