Nicolas Cachanosky on Dollarization in Argentina

Published: Dec. 18, 2023, 5:01 a.m.

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Nicolas Cachanosky is an associate professor of economics at the University of Texas at El Paso, and he, along with Emilio Ocampo, are the authors of a recent book titled, *Dollarization: A Solution for Argentina.* Nicolas joins Macro Musings to talk about the potential dollarization of Argentina, including what it would require and mean for the country. Specifically, David and Nicolas also discuss Argentina\\u2019s hyperinflationary experience, the three necessary steps for dollarization, the differences between dollarization and currency boards, and a lot more.

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Transcript for this week\\u2019s episode.

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*Dollarization: A Solution for Argentina* by Nicolas Cachanosky and Emilio Ocampo

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*How to Dollarize Argentina* by Nicolas Cachanosky

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*Pro Dollarization* by John Cochrane

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*Argentina Dollarization Is Medium-Term Goal,\\xa0Caputo Tells Bankers* by Ignacio Olivera Doll

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