In this paper we consider a range of topics which connect exchange rates to the economic growth process. In particular, we first of all outline the basic properties of exchange rates when they are flexible. One key feature of flexible exchange rates is that they are highly volatile and such...

1. Introduction / Ronald MacDonald and Abdulrazak Al Faris -- 2. Currency union in the GCC countries : history, prerequisites and implications / Abdulrazak Al Faris -- 3. Economic, political and institutional prerequisites for monetary union among the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council /...