What Was the Gold Standard?

I've had a few questions about the gold standard since I became the Economics Guide here at About. This week I've decided to tackle the most basic question on the topic: " What was the gold standard and how does it differ from today's system of money?" I examine the issue in the article "What Was the Gold Standard?"

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