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Developments and Challenges in the Caribbean Region

Cueva, Simón; Tokarick, Stephen; Lundbäck, Erik J.; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252526

Yen Bloc or Yuan Bloc; An Analysis of Currency Arrangements in East Asia

Shirono, Kazuko - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009

This paper examines the role of Japan against that of China in the exchange rate regime in East Asia in light of … growing interest in forming a currency union in the region. The analysis suggests that currency unions with China tend to … if China's relative presence continues to rise in the regional trade. …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826046

Central African Economic and Monetary Community; Staff Report on Common Policies of Member Countries; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion;...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

Macroeconomic developments benefited from oil windfalls, but structural problems still impede non-oil growth. Fiscal and external balances improved in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) because of the surge in oil prices and better fiscal management. Oil-related reserve...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242520

Exchange Rate Regimes and the Stability of the International Monetary System

Ghosh, Atish R.; Ostry, Jonathan David; Tsangarides, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011

The member countries of the International Monetary Fund collaborate to try to assure orderly exchange arrangements and promote a stable system of exchange rates, recognizing that the essential purpose of the international monetary system is to facilitate the exchange of goods, services, and...

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Adopting the Euro in Central Europe; Challenges of the Next Step in European Integration

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

Upon entry into the European Union, countries become members of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), with a derogation from adopting the euro as their currency (that is, each country joining the EU commits to replace its national currency with the euro, but can choose when to request...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005767345

Trade Sensitivity to Exchange Rates in the Context of Intra-Industry Trade

Oguro, Yoko; Fukao, Kyoji; Khatri, Yougesh - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008

This paper theoretically and empirically investigates export sensitivity to exchange rates in the context of intra-industry trade (IIT). It is assumed that more IIT implies a smaller elasticity of substitution among differentiated products and vice versa. The model presented suggests the gap in...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599252

A Currency Union for the Caribbean

Worrell, DeLisle - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003

The experiences of Caribbean Economic Community countries show that exchange rate depreciation in these countries is inflationary, and that, while changes in the relative prices of tradables may affect exports, tourism, and imports, nominal exchange rate changes have no predictable effect on...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599271

Central America; Global Integration and Regional Cooperation

Rodlauer, Markus; Schipke, Alfred - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005

Central America has received growing attention as a region that is integrating successfully into the global economy. This paper examinesâ€”among other thingsâ€”the macroeconomic and fiscal implications of the Free Trade Agreement with the United States (CAFTA-DR), noting that the...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252532

Mauritius; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The empirical study shows that the equilibrium real exchange rate in Mauritius has been affected by the terms of trade, as well as by other fundamental determinants. It assesses the challenges posed to Mauritiusâ€™s trade performance by the expiration of the preferential trade arrangements....

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244211

Zambia; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This Selected Issues paper on Zambia reports that the authorities have outlined a range of alternative policy scenarios to achieve greater pro-poor growth. The thrust of these policies is to support higher growth in rural areas, where the incidence of poverty is particularly high, by investing...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244538

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