Based on the information provided in the resources you have reviewed this week, briefly provide two reasons why you think the gold standard or the fiat system (our current system in the U.S.) would be better or worse for the future of the U.S. and/or the global economy.

Further, in light of the Ch. 10 and Ch. 11 material you have read, the IMF links in todays class page, and other news sources you have accessed lately, briefly describe how you believe the current pandemic crisis could affect the International Monetary System and/or International Monetary Fund?