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In Defense of the Euro: Austrian School Approach (comment)
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2013-3-152-160
Abstract
The article critically analyzes theoretical arguments in favor of gold standard, the euro and fixed exchange rates that were set out in the article of H. Huerta de Soto ‘In Defense of the Euro: Austrian School Approach’ (Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2012. No 11). Monetary systems alternative to the gold standard are considered. It is shown that they are at least as much supported by liberal economists as the gold standard. The author emphasizes weakness of euro and gold standard and proves necessity of scaled reforms before the gold standard or alternative monetary system with the same characteristics may be implemented.
About the Author
A. Rakviashvili
Lomonosov Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Rakviashvili A. In Defense of the Euro: Austrian School Approach (comment). Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2013;(3):152-160. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2013-3-152-160
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