Gold! Not only in times of extreme political instability is it the only secure means of preserving value and the sole anchor of stability for currencies. James Rickards, a world-renowned economist and bestselling author of "Currency Wars" and "The Death of Money," knows that a gold backing for our currencies would solve many of today's economic problems. The markets would stabilize, and the risk of inflation would be significantly reduced. However, for this to happen, central banks and policymakers must finally recognize that detaching currency from a gold standard is a misguided path. It is not too late yet. Rickards' new work outlines practical ways to reverse the misdevelopments in our currency systems and also provides strategies for you as a private investor to protect yourself from the next severe crisis of unbacked money. The USA Today and New York Times bestseller is available for the first time.