Forgotten Fortunes Editorial · Article Discussion
Read the original research: From the 1960 Nouveau Franc to Mitterrand’s 1983 Austerity Turn
Story overview: France replaced 100 old francs with one new franc in 1960. Two decades later, a fresh currency crisis forced Mitterrand to choose between economic stimulus and defending the franc.
Discussion question: Which turning point, decision, or missing piece of evidence most changes how you interpret this story?
Have a different interpretation? Share the evidence and explain why.
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