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…23 emerging markets, worth $11.7 trillion. The BIS economists found that much of this debt was denominated in the domestic currency, had maturities comparable to those of the advanced economies,…

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…disrupt financial stability across borders. So it has to be done quickly and by surprise—and the new currency has to be printed (quickly and secretly). Not going to happen. Even…

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