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Describe what is meant by the Gold Standard.

2) What were the problems with the gold standard?

3) Is the dollar backed by gold today?

4)Find a descriptive article (1 page or more) which deals with a current exchange rate issue.

Briefly summarize the article. Include the article with the summary.

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