However, in the later part of the 20th century, some countries reverted to a fixed exchange rate as part of an attempt to control inflation.
The country successfully reverted to civilian rule in 1992 and held free elections.
"One can only hope that the country does not revert to chaos and anarchy."
But today, with the economy booming and shortages a fading memory, the country has reverted to its old ways.
The country reverted to paganism and its status as a kingdom was lost.
If the country reverted to the apartheid era, he said, such people would have no prospect of getting the rights that were due them.
Until its first abolition in 1987, the country reverted to using death by firing squad.
"Not going forward with these initiatives," he said, "increases the risk that a country will revert to protectionist measures in response to recession and unemployment."
The country has now reverted to the Republic of the Congo.
He or she suggests that the weaker countries simply revert to their legacy currencies.