monometalism

[US]/[ˌmɒnəʊˈmetəlɪzəm]/
[UK]/[ˌmɒnoʊˈmetəlɪzəm]/

Translation

n.The policy of maintaining a currency based on a single metal, such as gold or silver.; The doctrine advocating such a policy.

Phrases & Collocations

monometalism policy

embracing monometalism

historical monometalism

abandoning monometalism

monometalism era

strict monometalism

promoting monometalism

failed monometalism

monometalism system

benefits of monometalism

Example Sentences

the country abandoned monometalism in favor of a floating exchange rate.

historically, monometalism led to fluctuating commodity prices.

the debate over monometalism versus bimetalism raged for decades.

monometalism based on silver proved unsustainable in the long run.

the gold monometalism era ended with the outbreak of world war i.

a strict monometalism policy can limit economic flexibility.

the advantages of monometalism include currency stability.

many nations experimented with monometalism in the 19th century.

the decline of monometalism coincided with increased globalization.

monometalism's rigid system created challenges for trade.

the transition away from monometalism was a complex process.

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