British banknote printer De La Rue says demand for cash has hit its lowest level in two decades. While many people still depend on banknotes for everyday transactions, in much of the world, even in remote, rural settings, cash is harder to find. Economist Kenneth Rogoff tells The World’s host Carolyn Beeler why he thinks that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
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