A. The majority of Western nations were on the gold standard for currency exchange rates from 1876 until 1914.

Develop an argument as to why it might be a good idea for the majority of countries to return to the gold standard.

B. The modern eurocurrency market was born shortly after which war?

C. What currency has been the focal point of currency trading since the 1940s? Hint, most of the world's currencies are quoted against this currency.

D. List two factors that lead to the eventual demise of the fixed currency exchange rate regime worked out at Bretton Woods.