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The Golden Path Forward for the US Dollar
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Journal of Business & Financial Affairs

ISSN: 2167-0234

Open Access

Review Article - (2023) Volume 11, Issue 4

The Golden Path Forward for the US Dollar

Ivaylo Angelov*
*Correspondence: Ivaylo Angelov, Department of Business and Economics, Spanish-American Institute, New York, USA, Tel: 3471451232, Email:
Department of Business and Economics, Spanish-American Institute, New York, USA

Received: 09-May-2023, Manuscript No. JBFA-23-98164; Editor assigned: 12-May-2023, Pre QC No. JBFA-23-98164 (PQ); Reviewed: 25-May-2023, QC No. JBFA-23-98164; Revised: 26-Jul-2023, Manuscript No. JBFA-23-98164 (R); Published: 02-Aug-2023 , DOI: 10.37421/2167-0234.2023.12.478
Citation: Angelov, Ivaylo. "The Golden Path Forward for the US Dollar." J Bus Fin Aff 12 (2023): 478.
Copyright: © 2023 Angelov I. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the creative commons attribution license which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Abstract

The US dollar has been the world's dominant reserve currency for decades, but its future is uncertain amid concerns about inflation, economic instability, and geopolitical tensions. One proposed solution to these challenges is to return to a gold-backed currency, which would provide a stable store of value and limit inflationary pressures. However, implementing a gold standard is not without challenges, including the need for significant gold reserves, limitations on monetary policy flexibility, and potential deflationary pressures. This paper explores the potential advantages and disadvantages of a gold-backed US dollar, as well as the practical considerations for implementing such a system. Alternative monetary systems, including fiat currencies, commodity-backed currencies, and crypto currency, are also examined. In addition, this paper analyzes the political feasibility of establishing a gold standard in the US and public opinion on the matter. Two linear models are presented to apply to the US dollar and the gold standard.