policy recommendations inconsistent with his own theory, because of (1) his early attachment to the gold standard and the … apparent necessity to accept deflation to preserve the gold standard and (2) his hope that deflation would overwhelm the price … rigidities that he believed obstructed a speedy recovery. By 1935, Hayek's attachment to the gold standard weakened, and he …

I consider whether a rules-based fiat money system can outperform the gold standard in delivering economic stability. I … discretion of the Fed. In general, I maintain that fiat money might outperform a gold standard if the central bank is committed …