Robert Triffin

Robert Triffin was a Belgian economist best known for his work on international monetary systems and the 'Triffin Dilemma,' which articulates the conflict between national interests and global monetary stability. His insights into the limitations of the Bretton Woods system, particularly the need for the U.S. to run trade deficits to supply the world with dollars, have had a lasting impact on economic policy and discussions about currency reserves.