Once the Great Depression hit with full force, countries once again had to abandon the gold standard. When the stock market crashed in 1929, investors began trading in currencies and commodities. As the price of gold rose, people exchanged their dollars for gold. It worsened when banks began failing. People began hoarding gold because they … Continue reading Thank You Capitalism Morality Seminar Held on Saturday 30 July and Sunday 31 July 2016