The Fall of the Dollar Empire: Protectionism, De-Dollarization, and the Rise of a New Financial Order - Softcover

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The Fall of the Dollar Empire: Protectionism, De-Dollarization, and the Rise of a New Financial Order
By Ranga Chand

A seismic shift is underway in global finance — and the U.S. dollar is at the center of the storm.

In this provocative and timely analysis, internationally recognized economist Ranga Chand unpacks the forces that are unraveling the postwar financial order built on dollar dominance. The Fall of the Dollar Empire explores how rising protectionism, geopolitical realignments, and the strategic use of alternative currencies are challenging the supremacy of the greenback.

Drawing from decades of expertise and extensive global research, Chand traces the arc of U.S. monetary hegemony — from the Bretton Woods system to the petrodollar era — and explains why that dominance is now facing a reckoning. Countries like China, Russia, and members of the BRICS alliance are accelerating de-dollarization efforts, reducing their reliance on the dollar in trade, reserves, and cross-border lending.

This deeply researched book answers pressing questions:

• Why are nations turning away from the dollar?

• What role do protectionist trade policies play in destabilizing the global order?

• Could we be witnessing the early stages of a multi-currency world?

• What does a weaker dollar mean for U.S. influence, inflation, and debt?

With clear insights, historical parallels, and forward-looking scenarios, Chand argues that the erosion of the dollar’s primacy could usher in a more fragmented and unstable financial era.

Essential reading for policymakers, investors, economists, and anyone concerned about the future of the global financial system.

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