Comments on the Papers by Salvatore, Hamada, Capie, Fratianni et al., and Von Hagen and Fender

It is not easy to find a common theme in five papers that present a rich analysis of the international monetary system. Let me try though, by presenting a story of the main changes and challenges that we are likely to face in the future international monetary system. I will then use that story to make links with the five papers, thereby also demonstrating that I read the papers.