An Honest Dollar (Classic Reprint): With a Chapter on the Fall of Prices: With a Chapter on the Fall of Prices (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the case for bimetallism and the search for monetary stability that could reshape global trade. This collection presents a clear, elementary view of how gold and silver might work together as money, why that unity matters for prices, and what it could mean for nations around the world.

This book gathers essays that explain the theory and history of bimetallism, the international questions surrounding money, and the links between monetary policy and tariff reform. It also includes discussions of real-world experiments, such as the monetary changes in India, and what they reveal about the risks and rewards of changing a nation’s money system.

• How bimetallic money could stabilize the value of the dollar and reduce price swings.


• Why monetary policy matters to international trade and economic unity.


• Examples from history of bi metallic systems in Europe and elsewhere.


• Potential consequences of currency reforms in large economies, including impact on prices, debt, and contracts.

Ideal for readers of economic history and policy debates, this edition helps shoppers understand the promises and pitfalls of different money systems and how they shape everyday life.

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