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The U.S. Specie Standard, 1792-1932: Some Monetarist Arithmetic

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  • Officer, Lawrence H., 2002. "The U.S. Specie Standard, 1792-1932: Some Monetarist Arithmetic," Explorations in Economic History, Elsevier, vol. 39(2), pages 113-153, April.
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