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Macroeconomic stabilisation and intervention policy under an exchange rate band

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The distributional effects of the minimum wage are analysed in a model where skilled and unskilled labour enter the production function. It is argued that distributional goals are best achieved by letting the labour market clear and achieving redistribution through taxes and transfers.
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  • Beetsma, R.M.W.J. & van der Ploeg, F., 1994. "Macroeconomic stabilisation and intervention policy under an exchange rate band," Other publications TiSEM 24a12bf9-0efc-4d4d-bb80-2, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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    5. Simon Broome, 2005. "Limited Reserves and the Optimal Width of an Exchange Rate Target Zone," Open Economies Review, Springer, vol. 16(3), pages 263-281, July.
    6. Lai, Ching-chong & Fang, Chung-rou & Chang, Juin-jen, 2008. "Volatility trade-offs in exchange rate target zones," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 17(3), pages 366-379.
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