Briefly Outline the Main Features of the Gold, Fixed-Exchange Rate

question 8

Essay

Briefly outline the main features of the Gold, Fixed-Exchange Rate, and Managed-Exchange Rate financial systems. Then explain whether or not, in light of the 2007-2008 financial crisis, decision makers should adopt a new system. If not, explain why. If so, outline a few institutions or rules that should be incorporated into a new system.

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Definitions:

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