Article is dedicated to the analysis of the place and role of the compromises in the economy. It is shown that compromises play an important role in maintaining stability in the economy and to reduce social risks. In the international sphere compromises aimed at developing harmonized rules and procedures in the interaction of States. For example, the theory of convergence and the adoption of the Bretton Woods system shows the consequences of underestimating the compromises of economics. From this point of view the options for reforming the world monetary system, which did not preclude the return of gold are analyzing.