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How the Gold Standard Works

Real World Economics

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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Book Review: How the Gold Standard Works
"The book would be suitable for use in a beginner economics class. Numerous in-text aids make the book desirable for research projects. Colorful illustrations enhance text."
--Elizabeth Shannon, West Allegheny High School

Library Bound Book List: $38.47 / S&L: $28.85
eBook List: $38.47 / S&L: $28.85

Reading Level: 6

Interest Level: 7-12+

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-4488-1272-1
Author : Phillip Ryan
Copyright : 2011
Language : English
Category : Social Studies, Current Events
Pages : 80
Trim : 6 1/2" x 9 1/8"
Dewey : 332.4
Subject : Social Studies, Current Events
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF025170
Web Sites • Introductory and Epilogue Material • Glossary • Bibliography • Fact Boxes • For Further Information Section • Further Reading • Sidebars • Index

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