> American GDP grew faster in the 1800s under the gold standard (avg. 4%+) than any time after the creation of the federal reserve. Yes... during industrializa

> American GDP grew faster in the 1800s under the gold standard (avg. 4%+) than any time after the creation of the federal reserve. Yes... during industrialization. Basically all countries experience rapid GDP growth during their industrialization. Even developing countries today get 4%+ GDP growth. Look at China's GDP growth in the last 50 years for a recent example.