Tag: Gold standard
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Gold Wars: The US Versus Europe During The Demise Of Bretton Woods
By Jan Nieuwenhuijs of Gainvesville Coins The story on the emergence of the US dollar hegemony. After the collapse of Bretton Woods in 1971 several European central banks tried setting up a new gold pool to stabilize the price and move to a quasi gold standard. The US wanted to phase out gold from the system…
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The Austrian School of Economics: A Pathway to the Gold Standard?
The Austrian School of Economics, a distinct body of economic thought, has long harbored an affinity for the gold standard. Its proponents advocate for minimal government intervention, free markets, and sound money – often embodied by gold. As global economies grapple with economic and monetary challenges, some Austrian economists suggest a return to the gold…