Harry Dexter White
Harry Dexter White was an American economist and senior official at the U.S. Treasury Department, best known for his significant role in the creation of the Bretton Woods system. He was a key architect behind the establishment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, which were designed to promote international monetary cooperation and economic stability after World War II. His work emphasized the importance of coordinated economic policies among nations and sought to prevent the economic instability that had contributed to the Great Depression. White's legacy remains influential in discussions about global economic governance.
Born on Oct 09, 1892 (132 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 96,375 | $280,000 | 122$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 96,375 | $280,000 | 122$ |
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Pakistan:
Harry Dexter White was a classic late bloomer who played a seminal role in placing the US dollar at the center of the post-World War II international financial system.
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Argentina:
Harry Dexter White was a key figure in the Bretton Woods negotiations alongside Keynes.
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