Why does the U.S. dollar remain dominant? Why do some nations attract global capital, command trust, and shape the rules of global finance while others struggle to maintain influence?In Dominant Reserve, economist Jasmine Fosque examines these questions through a framework that views economies as living systems. Using medical narratives and economic analysis, she explores how growth, inflation, labor markets, confidence, liquidity, trade, reserves, technology, defense capacity, and institutional trust interact to determine the health and power of nations.Built around a 32 indicator model spanning Value, Strength, and Dominance, the book evaluates the foundations of economic power across the world's leading economies. From GDP growth and labor markets to reserve currencies, military capacity, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and financial markets, each chapter reveals how individual signals combine to shape resilience, competitiveness, and global influence.Blending economics, history, finance, and geopolitics, Dominant Reserve moves beyond traditional discussions of currencies and exchange rates to uncover the deeper structures that determine why some nations attract capital, sustain confidence, and influence the future of the global economy.For investors, policymakers, business leaders, students, and curious readers alike, this book provides a practical framework for understanding economic strength, evaluating systemic resilience, and diagnosing the forces that shape power in an increasingly competitive world.