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To Peg Or Not To Peg?

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  • ANTHONY J. MAKIN

    (Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Gold Coast, PMB50, Qld 9726, Australia)

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This paper presents a simple framework for analyzing the macroeconomic effects of internal and external shocks under polar exchange rate regimes. It highlights the significance of fluctuations in competitiveness and real income for exchange rate policy, revealing that positive (negative) real shocks increase (decrease) national income and strengthen (weaken) the balance of payments and exchange rate. It also shows that,ceteris paribus, pegged exchange rates facilitate real income growth for emerging economies while lowering its variability when exports and productivity are improving and monetary shocks predominate. Alternatively, a floating exchange rate system may be most appropriate for less open advanced economies with relatively stable monetary sectors that frequently experience negative real shocks.

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  • Anthony J. Makin, 2007. "To Peg Or Not To Peg?," The Singapore Economic Review (SER), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 52(01), pages 39-52.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:serxxx:v:52:y:2007:i:01:n:s0217590807002555
    DOI: 10.1142/S0217590807002555
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