A Key Objective of the Gold Standard Was to

question 60

Multiple Choice

A key objective of the gold standard was to

• A) create a flexible exchange rate system between countries.
• B) create a fixed exchange rate system between countries.
• C) allow nations to maintain their gold reserves.
• D) allow nations to tax its citizens in gold.

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