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Real exchange rate misalignment in developing countries: the role of exchange rate flexibility and capital account openness

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  • Wishnu Mahraddika

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This paper examines the association between the real exchange rate (RER) misalignment, exchange rate flexibility, and capital account openness using a panel dataset for 60 developing countries over the period 1980 – 2014. The analysis is based on an alternative measure of RER that is more consistent with the theoretical concept of RER than the commonly used index, and misalignment estimates that account for country-specific underlying factors. The results suggest that the exchange rate regime and capital account policy are significantly related to the degree of persistence and the magnitude of RER misalignment.

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  • Wishnu Mahraddika, 2020. "Real exchange rate misalignment in developing countries: the role of exchange rate flexibility and capital account openness," Departmental Working Papers 2020-07, The Australian National University, Arndt-Corden Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:pas:papers:2020-07
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    Keywords

    Real exchange rate; exchange rate regime; capital account openness;
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    JEL classification:

    • F31 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Foreign Exchange
    • F38 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - International Financial Policy: Financial Transactions Tax; Capital Controls
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics
    • O24 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Trade Policy; Factor Movement; Foreign Exchange Policy

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