Government Confiscation of Gold: It Happened Before — Could It Happen Again?
The Gold Confiscation of 1933 is the single most draconian economic act in the history of the United States. Could It Happen Again?
The Gold Confiscation of 1933 is the single most draconian economic act in the history of the United States. Could It Happen Again?
Gold is an important book. It has much to offer. It is well-written and easy to read. Its only flaw might be the author’s optimism. One doubts that a return to a gold standard – as desirable as it may be – is as inevitable as set forth in the book.
The title of Jonathan Spall’s book is Investing in Gold. And it’s a good book. But it should be noted that Investing in Gold speaks more to the subject of why you should invest in gold rather than how to invest in gold. As Spall indicates in his introduction, “This book is written for the broadest possible spectrum of those interested in precious metals, from private individuals to central banks, from mining companies to hedge funds.”
Turning Gold Into Money – Gold is one of the most dynamic elements of the modern economy and some might find it funny that the oldest form of valuing physical commodities is still thriving today. The first gold coins were produced in 700 BC and since then the precious metal has been used as the …