The essays brought together in this volume share a common objective: To bring a unifying methodological approach to the analysis of financial problems in developing, open economies. While the primary focus is on contemporary Latin America, the methods employed and the lessons learned are of...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Introduction -- PART I: APPRAISING EXCHANGE-RATE ARRANGEMENTS -- 1. The Endogeneity of Exchange-Rate Regimes -- 2. Exchange-Rate Behavior under Alternative Exchange-Rate Arrangements -- 3. Panel: One Money for How Many? -- PART II:...