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A Gold Standard Doesn't Imply Stability In The Prices Of The Goods And Services That People Buy Every Day, It Implies A Stability In The Price Of Gold Itself.

House Prices Have Risen By Nearly 25 Percent Over The Past Two Years. Although Speculative Activity Has Increased In Some Areas, At A National Level These Price Increases Largely Reflect Strong Economic Fundamentals.

Although Low Inflation Is Generally Good, Inflation That Is Too Low Can Pose Risks To The Economy - Especially When The Economy Is Struggling.

The Crisis And Recession Have Led To Very Low Interest Rates, It Is True, But These Events Have Also Destroyed Jobs, Hamstrung Economic Growth And Led To Sharp Declines In The Values Of Many Homes And Businesses.

Achieving Price Stability Is Not Only Important In Itself, It Is Also Central To Attaining The Federal Reserve's Other Mandate Objectives Of Maximum Sustainable Employment And Moderate Long-term Interest Rates.