Our Dollar, Your Problem by Kenneth Rogoff
Our Dollar, Your Problem examines the U.S. dollar’s postwar dominance and the political and economic pressures that could shape its future. Kenneth Rogoff draws on his experience with policymakers to discuss global finance, inflation, interest rates, crypto and the Chinese yuan.
At a glance
- Explores the rise of the U.S. dollar through the postwar era and the forces challenging its dominance.
- Discusses inflation, interest rates, political instability, crypto and the Chinese yuan.
- Kenneth Rogoff draws partly on his experiences with policymakers and world leaders.
Reference price: $51.95
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Customer feedback describes the writing as clear and approachable, including for readers without an economics background.
- The book connects historical currency shifts with current challenges to the dollar’s global role.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Yale University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 June 2025 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 360 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0300275315 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0300275315 |
| Weight listed | 680 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 x 2.79 x 23.62 cm |
What to know before buying
- The book’s focus is global finance and the U.S. dollar’s international role, rather than a practical personal-finance guide.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in monetary policy, currency history and the international role of the U.S. dollar.
- Readers seeking an accessible introduction to debates about dollar dominance and global financial stability.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for personal budgeting or step-by-step investment advice.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the book’s content and clear, unpretentious writing, with readers describing it as engaging and accessible without an economics background. That may suit readers approaching monetary policy for the first time, while its focus remains on global finance and the dollar’s international role. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ views.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes the writing as clear, unpretentious and engaging.
- Readers report that the book can be accessible without prior economics knowledge.
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Dollar, Your Problem about?
It explores the U.S. dollar’s postwar rise and the political and economic challenges that may affect its future role in global finance.
Is the book aimed only at economics specialists?
Customer feedback describes the writing as clear and accessible even to readers without an economics background.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 360 pages.
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