Dinar Quagmire
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The Dinar Dilemma
Summary
The internet is abuzz with claims of massive profits from investing in the Iraqi dinar, based on the assumption that its value can only increase. However, recent statements from the U.S. government suggest that any significant changes might be far off.Article
Speculation about investing in the new Iraqi Dinar is flourishing online, creating a virtual cottage industry. Still, I've often said it’s more likely to become wallpaper than a worthwhile investment.Recently, the U.S. government announced they’ve reached their financial aid limit in Iraq, having already contributed nearly $19 billion. Much of this aid was consumed by insurgency-related costs, leaving little for reconstruction. The U.S. now expects other nations to step up.
Expecting the new Iraqi Dinar to achieve significant value soon seems as hopeful as Yugoslavia’s stability post-Tito. If the U.S. withdraws from Iraq, the risk of civil war could destabilize any hope for a stable currency?"much like a starving amoeba’s chances of survival.
The latest American assessment of their efforts in Iraq is sobering. Unfinished schools, power plants, damaged infrastructure, under-resourced military forces, and overpriced elections are the outcomes. Once again, insurgency expenses were a major drain.
Politics aside, does this scenario indicate impending economic improvement? Most dinar proponents claim even minor economic progress could boost the currency’s value. But realistically, who would accept it, and when?
There are numerous investment opportunities with better potential than the Iraqi Dinar. Given the odds, even horse racing seems a safer bet.
This brings to mind an old story: a man finds a boy eagerly shoveling manure. When asked why, the boy replies, "With all this evidence, there's got to be a pony in here somewhere!" While it’s a quaint image, it highlights two points regarding Iraq’s economy:
- Who would want a situation causing such a mess?
- Who will be responsible for cleaning it up?
The U.S. seems to have drawn the same conclusions, possibly viewing Iraq’s oil industry as a limited opportunity.
For anyone considering outperforming the world’s most dynamic government by speculating on Iraq’s economy or its currency, here’s my suggestion:
Grab a shovel.
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