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The Bretton Woods Experience and ERM

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Historical examination of the Bretton Woods system allows comparisons to be made with the current evolution of the EMS.

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  • Chris Kirrane, 2018. "The Bretton Woods Experience and ERM," Papers 1807.00418, arXiv.org.
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