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How far is the Indian nominal exchange rate from equilibrium?

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  • Ashima Goyal

    (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research)

  • Krittika Banerjee

    (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research)

Abstract

Examining misalignments from equilibrium exchange rates for eight key emerging markets does not find evidence of systemic overvaluation. Swings associated with global events suggest changes are driven more by surges in global capital. The Indian equilibrium nominal rate depreciated since 2012 despite real appreciation but the range of 68-71 for INR/USD was close to equilibrium in 2018.

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  • Ashima Goyal & Krittika Banerjee, 2019. "How far is the Indian nominal exchange rate from equilibrium?," Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai Working Papers 2019-030, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, India.
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    Keywords

    Nominal exchange rate; Misalignments; India; Emerging market economies;
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    JEL classification:

    • F31 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Foreign Exchange
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics

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