*Ander, what price do you think $GOLD is going to then? Also I have some issues with your Japanese analog. 1) The dollar is not only the world's reserve currency, it is enamored in unsurmountable debt. 2) Isn't the Japanese economy more geared towards technology & innovation? While the United States economy is now a services geared economy... Of course, there's no need for my #2 reason, given reason #1!... all in my opinion...