>We’ve had a more stabilized and faster growing economy without one.<
AND more inflationary! When we were on the actual gold standard, THAT economy WAS stabilized. A dollar note based on gold was worth a dollar, and you would be amazed at what it bought! Today that dollar might be worth about 7 Cents! Yes, might.
No panics, recessions or depressions while we were on the gold standard?
A dollar note based on gold was worth a dollar
No inflation or deflation while we were on the gold standard?