Here's Why the U.S. No Longer Follows a Gold Standard

Maria Hasenstab

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Abstract: Calls for the U.S. to tie its currency to the price of gold still occur. What is the gold standard, and why does the U.S. no longer use it?

Date: 2024-08-07
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