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The CFA and How Developing Countries Get Scammed
Description
This episode I complete the discussion of the CFA and how France uses it to control the monetary policies of the fourteen member countries. This include devaluation of the CFA (multiple times) as well as policies used to tilt import/exports into the favor of France.
News and Links
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFA_franc
https://www.dw.com/en/africa-and-france-an-unfulfilled-dream-of-independence/a-54418511
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/061015/top-exchange-rates-pegged-us-dollar.asp
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_status_and_usage_of_the_euro#Pegged_currencies
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