What are the advantages of using gold standard? What is disadvantages? Picture out the economic situations if gold standard is used in today's time.

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The gold standard dramatically reduced the risk in exchange rates because it established fixed exchange rates between currencies. Any fluctuations were relatively small. This made it easier for global companies to manage costs and pricing. What are the advantages of using gold standard? What is disadvantages? Picture out the economic situations if gold standard is used in today's time.

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