reading about Austrian economics (such as “Economics in One Lesson”). It has a lot of appeal and makes much sense to me. I personally like the idea

of a safety net though that isn’t reliant on charity/philanthropy.

A return to a gold standard has some appeal. It would mean that money

was a commodity and could operate like other commodites as you say. Another reasonable alternative is to have a fixed amount of fiat money

(including debt – broad money I think).

I look forward to the talk of reform that this crisis will bring. Let’s hope the depression isn’t

long and deep.