What Has Government Done to Our Money?

Exploring the evolution of money, Rothbard traces its journey from barter systems to the gold standard and modern paper currencies. He delves into the rationale behind gold as a preferred monetary commodity and discusses how the gold standard fosters economic stability through market forces. The author critiques the abandonment of the gold standard by European governments post-World War I, linking this decision to subsequent financial crises and suggesting it contributed to the onset of World War II and ongoing global economic issues.