Which of the following is NOT one of the rules for a gold standard?

A. Each country should fix the value of its currency in terms of gold.
B. There should be an unrestricted flow of gold between countries.
C. The central bank in each country should hold gold reserves in a direct relationship to the currency it issues.
D. Capital controls should be used to conserve each country's gold holdings.


Answer: D

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