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To return, or not to return to the Gold Standard: that is the US question

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2012 | 2:45 pm Precious Metals Europe Gold 

After a 32-year hiatus, the U.S. Republicans are calling for a commission to look at the possible return of the gold standard. For analysts, such as Matthew O'Brien, the idea of backing up the dollar with gold is as simple...

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