InFi: the Future of Finance

Ep. 144: The Gold Standard Did NOT Cause the Great Depression

July 3, 2026·33 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Using the 2009 testimony of Brad DeLong as a foil, Bob defends the gold standard from the typical accusation that it was responsible for the Great Depression. Bob shows that even after leaving gold, both the UK and US remain mired with double-digit unemployment for longer than prior depressions had lasted. Related: - https://infineo.ai/resources/blog/Did-Gold-Cause-the-Great-Depression  - https://fee.org/articles/the-depression-youve-never-heard-of-1920-1921  Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/wt0rAynxgGc  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup  Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup  Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io  Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

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