[nutjob2]

Only the fact that it would be an idiotic policy that would destroy the economy.

Why would you let your monetary policy be run by gold miners in China, Russia and Australia? They could cause inflation or deflation simply by increasing or decreasing gold production.

Conversely how is the Fed supposed to manage inflation if it runs out of gold?

Gold is an industrial metal, also used in jewelry, not a financial panacea.

[MisterMower]

Now you know why so many countries want to leave the dollar system. There are no meaningful constraints on the supply of dollars.

Gold at least places real constraints on the growth of the money supply. Imperfect as it is, it’s better than a financial cabal in one country creating money to suit their needs irrespective of any other objective.

[nutjob2]

Right, that's why exactly one country, Zimbabwe, has a currency that is gold convertible.

[MisterMower]

You’re so close to understanding. Remind me what happened before their currency became gold convertible?