As discussed in the prior article, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) found itself with little purpose after President Nixon removed the gold standard, and the Bretton Woods international financial system became defunct. Countries moved from the former fixed exchange rate system to a flexible model, based on fiat currencies, with
Read MoreAs discussed in the prior article, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) found itself with little purpose after President Nixon removed the gold standard, and the Bretton Woods international financial system became defunct.