Solving the currency chaos in Venezuela
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VENEZUELA is embroiled in history's 57th hyperinflation crisis - on top of the existing problems of economic mismanagement, corruption, and incompetence.
Since the beginning of November, the bolivar currency has lost 42 per cent of its value, worsening conditions for a country in which wheelbarrows have replaced wallets. In response, Venezuelan officials announced a misguided and foolhardy plan to issue higher-denomination bills to mitigate the damaging effects of hyperinflation.
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