Prior to 1971, the United States was on various forms of a gold standard where the value of the dollar was backed by gold reserves and paper money could be redeemed for gold upon demand. Since 1971, the United States dollar has been a fiat currency backed by the "full faith and credit." of the government and not backed by, valued in, or convertible into gold. Proponents of the gold standard argue it provides long-term economic stability and growth, prevents inflation, and would reduce the size of government. They say a gold standard would restrict the ability of government to print money at will, run up large deficits, and incerase the natinal debt. They say the economy has historically perfomed best under a gold standard. Opponents argue a gold standard would breate economic instability, spur periodic economic deflation and contraction, and hamper government's ability to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment during recessions and financial crises. They say returning to a gold standard would be extremely difficult given the scarcity of gold and could severely harm the already fragile US economy.
20. Which of the following it true, according to the passage above?
1. Under a gold standard system, the value of the dollar was backed by gold reserves.
2. The United States left the gold standard for good in 1971, so it now exists only in name.
3. The fact that a gold standard provides long-term economic stability is cited by its supporters.
4. Supporters of a gold standard say the economy has historically perfomed best under a gold standard.
5. Opponents argue that a gold standard would enhance government's ability to stimulate the economy
여기서 왜 정답이 5번이 되는 거죠? 저는 1번 아니면 4번이라 생각했는데 4번이 더욱 확실해 보여 4번을 선택했습니다.... 5번 내용은 아무리 봐도 없는데 5번이 답지에서는 답이라네요ㅜㅜ
솔직히 말씀드리자면, 답변을 해드리려다가 가만보니 스펠링 틀린 것도 보이고 문장이 정리가 안된 채로 질문하셔서 짜증이 확 솟구쳐서 포기했네요.. 그러면 안되는데 허허허헣 이 사이트에 해설 넘치기 참고하시길.. :)
p.s 이렇게 질문하시면 어느 누구도 답변 해드리기가 힘들 것 같습니다..ㅋ 보기 좋게 정리를 하셔서 질문하시면 답변 받기가 한결 수월하실 듯합니다.