Economist Michael Hudson offers a starkly critical perspective on the roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the global dominance of the US dollar, which he collectively refers to as components of a "Dollar Empire." His analysis diverges sharply from mainstream economic narratives, portraying these institutions not as neutral arbiters of global finance, but as tools for maintaining US economic and geopolitical hegemony.
The IMF, World Bank, and the Dollar Empire: A…
Economist Michael Hudson offers a starkly critical perspective on the roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the global dominance of the US dollar, which he collectively refers to as components of a "Dollar Empire." His analysis diverges sharply from mainstream economic narratives, portraying these institutions not as neutral arbiters of global finance, but as tools for maintaining US economic and geopolitical hegemony.