Economics (7th Edition) (What's New in Economics)
Economics (7th Edition) (What's New in Economics)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134739090
Author: Hubbard
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 30.1.6PA
To determine

The reason for choosing the Bretton Woods system over the gold standard system after World War II.

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How did the world transition from the gold standard to the Bretton Woods system? What was its immediate impact?
What was the gold standard? What impact did the gold standard have on exchange rates?
An important problem with the gold standard was that one country could easily manipulate the system to its advantage and the disadvantage of other countries. a country did not have control of its domestic monetary policy. exchange rates tended to fluctuate a great deal, making it difficult for businesses to make long-run plans. it was too complicated and restricted business activity.
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