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In this episode of the podcast, Jamie and Tom will delve into the book “The Battle of Bretton Woods: John Maynard Keynes, Harry Dexter White, and the Making of a New World Order”. This captivating work, authored by Benn Steil, unveils the dramatic and lesser-known story behind the famous Bretton Woods conference of 1944. While many see Bretton Woods as a symbol of enlightened global cooperation, Steil reveals a narrative filled with intrigue, rivalry, and a broader geopolitical strategy.
Contrary to the popular belief that the conference was a friendly Anglo-American collaboration, Steil shows it was actually part of a U.S. effort to reduce Britain’s economic and political influence in the postwar world. At the center of the story are two towering figures: John Maynard Keynes, the visionary British economist, and Harry Dexter White, the determined American technocrat who played a crucial role in shaping the postwar economic order. Through meticulous research and newly uncovered archival evidence, Steil paints a vivid portrait of White, not only as the architect of the dollar's dominant role in the new monetary system but also as someone who secretly admired Soviet economic planning and had covert ties with Soviet intelligence.
The Battle of Bretton Woods masterfully recounts how the foundations for the postwar global economy were really laid, and this episode will explore the book's gripping revelations and its lasting significance in understanding the dynamics of global economic power.

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