The gold standard was suspended during World War I and restored for most countries by 1928-1929, with the business cycle peak for most countries in mid-1929.

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Douglas Irwin

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most countries were on the gold standard by 1928-1929... the business cycle peak for most countries was in mid-1929

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Douglas Irwin on the Great Depression and the Gold Standard 10/11/2010EconTalk
Created: 6/15/2026, 9:36:56 AM

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