This book explains what the gold standard is and how it assured long-term price stability. Readers will learn why the standard broke down during World War I and why America stopped using it--and how it has affected our economy ever since. Detailed but uncomplicated language, in both the narrative and sidebars, explain financial concepts in an engaging way.
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