Purpose – The paper analyses the challenges of globalization for exchange rate and monetary policy. Design/methodology/approach – It first deals with the implications of globalization for the choice of an appropriate exchange rate regime. Then it discusses different strategic aspects of...

Notes that most of the reforms in Eastern European countries have been piecemeal and have not constituted a comprehensive programme. Describes what a comprehensive programme consists of, why a J‐curve in output and employment arises and what consequences it has. Discusses the possibilities and...