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Basic Exchange Rate Theories

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  • Charles van Marrewijk

    (Faculty of Economics, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam)

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This four-chapter overview of basic exchange rate theories discusses (i) the elasticity and absorption approach, (ii) the (long-run) implications of the monetary approach, (iii) the short-run effects of monetary and fiscal policy under various economic conditions, and (iv) the transition from short-run to long-run in a sticky-price model with rational expectations. We provide ample anecdotal, historical, and heuristic information on the goodness-of-fit of the various exchange rate models based on simple graphs, statistics, and tests. Details are provided in technical notes.

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  • Charles van Marrewijk, 2005. "Basic Exchange Rate Theories," Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers 05-024/2, Tinbergen Institute.
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    exchange rates; expectations; monetary approach; elasticity; absorption; overshooting; monetary policy; fiscal policy;
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    • E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
    • F - International Economics
    • G - Financial Economics

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