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The History of Bad Ideas: The Gold Standard

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

The Rise and Fall of the Gold Standard

Exploring the historical breakdowns and transitions of the gold standard system, from its struggles during World War I to the collapse of Bretton Woods in the early 1970s, shedding light on the challenges and implications of moving away from a commodity-backed currency.

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