Using the 2009 testimony of Brad DeLong as a foil, Bob defends the gold standard from the typical accusation that it was responsible for the Great Depression. Bob shows that even after leaving gold, both the UK and US remain mired with double-digit unemployment for longer than prior depressions had lasted.

Related:
- https://infineo.ai/resources/blog/Did-Gold-Cause-the-Great-Depression 
- https://fee.org/articles/the-depression-youve-never-heard-of-1920-1921 

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