The Suitability of Gold as a Hedge Agaisnt Inflation

Abstract: This 23 page paper consider the use of gold as a hedging tool against inflation and market adjustments in the modern world. The role and perception of gold are considered in line with the application of historical evidence in order to ascertain if gold is subtle, or if times have changed and gold is simply a volatile commodity. The paper includes consideration to the gold standard, the Bretton Woods agreement and the price of gold over the last thirty years before reaching a conclusion. The paper includes 5 graphs and the bibliography cites 11 sources.

Filename: TEgoldhd.wps

Pages: 23

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Catagory: Money & Banking / Corporate Finance

Subcatagory: Accounting & Personal Finance

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