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Effective exchange rates of the Bulgarian Lev 1879-1939

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  • Kalina Dimitrova

  • Martin Ivanov

  • Ralitsa Simeonova-Ganeva

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The paper constructs the first series of nominal and real effective exchange rates of the Bulgarian Lev from its establishment in 1879 until 1939. The dynamics of both indicators during the Classical Gold Standard fits the general picture of exchange rate development of other European countries while their movements in the Interwar years reflects the exchange rate policy of the monetary authority and the price effects of the Great Depression. The study also provides econometric estimation of the impact of the real effective exchange rates and foreign demand on Bulgaria’s real export performance allowing for some policy implications.

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  • Kalina Dimitrova & Martin Ivanov & Ralitsa Simeonova-Ganeva, 2009. "Effective exchange rates of the Bulgarian Lev 1879-1939," ICER Working Papers 04-2009, ICER - International Centre for Economic Research.
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    1. K. Dimitrova & Nikolay Nenovsky & G. Pavanelli, 2007. "Exchange rate control in Italy and Bulgaria in the interwar period. History and Perspectives," Post-Print halshs-00259693, HAL.
    2. Nikolay Nenovsky & Giovanni Pavanelli & Kalina Dimitrova, 2017. "Exchange Control in Italy and Bulgaria in the Interwar Period: History and Perspectives," Economic Alternatives, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 1, pages 5-33, March.
    3. Nikolay Nenovsky & Giovanni Pavanelli & Kalina Dimitrova, 2007. "Exchange Control in Italy and Bulgaria in the Interwar Period: History and Perspectives," ICER Working Papers 40-2007, ICER - International Centre for Economic Research.

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