The Nixon Shock after 40 Years
... raise the dollar price of gold), but American officials were opposed to doing this because of the perceived loss of prestige associated with a ‘devaluation’ of the dollar. In addition, it was thought that other countries would respond by simply devaluing their currencies against gold by the same amou ...
... raise the dollar price of gold), but American officials were opposed to doing this because of the perceived loss of prestige associated with a ‘devaluation’ of the dollar. In addition, it was thought that other countries would respond by simply devaluing their currencies against gold by the same amou ...
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... One term paper. In the past, a polished version of the term paper has constituted the first chapter of the dissertation for some students. This will not be true for all of you but if you are thinking of writing a dissertation in monetary economics, this may be a good opportunity to get your thesis j ...
... One term paper. In the past, a polished version of the term paper has constituted the first chapter of the dissertation for some students. This will not be true for all of you but if you are thinking of writing a dissertation in monetary economics, this may be a good opportunity to get your thesis j ...
Working Paper 12-10: The Dollar and Its Discontents
... Keywords: International monetary system, Dollar, Foreign exchange reserves, Triffin dilemma Olivier Jeanne has been senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics since 2008. He is a professor of economics at the Johns Hopkins University and has taught at the University of Calif ...
... Keywords: International monetary system, Dollar, Foreign exchange reserves, Triffin dilemma Olivier Jeanne has been senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics since 2008. He is a professor of economics at the Johns Hopkins University and has taught at the University of Calif ...
Phase 1
... In today’s statement, the Committee also recast its forward guidance to clarify how it expects its target for the federal funds rate to depend on future economic developments. Specifically, the Committee anticipates that exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate are likely to be warranted ...
... In today’s statement, the Committee also recast its forward guidance to clarify how it expects its target for the federal funds rate to depend on future economic developments. Specifically, the Committee anticipates that exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate are likely to be warranted ...
Types of money
... increasing or lowering government borrowing increasing or lowering government spending manipulation of exchange rates raising or lowering bank reserve requirements regulation or prohibition of private currencies taxation or tax breaks on imports or exports of capital into a country ...
... increasing or lowering government borrowing increasing or lowering government spending manipulation of exchange rates raising or lowering bank reserve requirements regulation or prohibition of private currencies taxation or tax breaks on imports or exports of capital into a country ...
Economic policy under exogenous shocks: EMU and future
... is not just a shock absorber, or part of the transmission mechanism for fundamental shocks originating outside the foreign exchange markets, but a source of excess volatility, unnecessary shocks, instability and misalignment. Artis and Ehrmann (2002) if shocks are symmetric or asymmetric. Using SVAR ...
... is not just a shock absorber, or part of the transmission mechanism for fundamental shocks originating outside the foreign exchange markets, but a source of excess volatility, unnecessary shocks, instability and misalignment. Artis and Ehrmann (2002) if shocks are symmetric or asymmetric. Using SVAR ...
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... A) are restrictions placed on the quality of foreign goods that can be imported. B) are fees placed on imported goods. C) are restrictions placed on the quantity of foreign goods that can be exported. D) are none of the above. Answer: D 62) The more modern asset market approach to exchange rate dete ...
... A) are restrictions placed on the quality of foreign goods that can be imported. B) are fees placed on imported goods. C) are restrictions placed on the quantity of foreign goods that can be exported. D) are none of the above. Answer: D 62) The more modern asset market approach to exchange rate dete ...
japanese retail investors and the carry trade1
... in the US dollar despite this trade offering an interest rate differential smaller than that offered by the other high-yielding currencies. This is likely to reflect a perception of lower risk associated with the USD/JPY trade. However, as the interest rate differential between the United States and ...
... in the US dollar despite this trade offering an interest rate differential smaller than that offered by the other high-yielding currencies. This is likely to reflect a perception of lower risk associated with the USD/JPY trade. However, as the interest rate differential between the United States and ...
Gold standard, deflation and depression: The
... gold price stable, and, indirectly, the exchange rates with other currencies too. Imbalances between two countries are stabilised by inflows and outflows of gold. For example, if a country is growing at a faster rate than its long-term potential and prices are rising, the country’s balance of paymen ...
... gold price stable, and, indirectly, the exchange rates with other currencies too. Imbalances between two countries are stabilised by inflows and outflows of gold. For example, if a country is growing at a faster rate than its long-term potential and prices are rising, the country’s balance of paymen ...
The Gold Standard, Deflation, and Financial Crisis in the Great
... conditions that followed the war (there were hyperinflations in central Europe and more moderate but still serious inflations elsewhere), the ...
... conditions that followed the war (there were hyperinflations in central Europe and more moderate but still serious inflations elsewhere), the ...
Lecture 10: Money and the Federal Reserve System
... How did the money supply suddenly grow? When banks make loans, they create money. The borrower gets $90 in currency (an asset counted in the money supply) $90 in new debt (a liability) A fractional reserve banking system creates money, BUT NOT WEALTH. THE MONETARY SYSTEM ...
... How did the money supply suddenly grow? When banks make loans, they create money. The borrower gets $90 in currency (an asset counted in the money supply) $90 in new debt (a liability) A fractional reserve banking system creates money, BUT NOT WEALTH. THE MONETARY SYSTEM ...
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... passed quite a number of significant tests: cross-border payments and money market management are operating almost smoothly, the new range of monetary policy instruments has proved its worth, and interest-rate policy measures have manifestly been geared to maintaining the high degree of price stabil ...
... passed quite a number of significant tests: cross-border payments and money market management are operating almost smoothly, the new range of monetary policy instruments has proved its worth, and interest-rate policy measures have manifestly been geared to maintaining the high degree of price stabil ...
In Order to Form a More Perfect Monetary Union
... Constitution for the United States of America. — Preamble, U.S. Constitution Just like its political system, America's monetary system changed dramatically when the United States adopted a Constitution, in 1788. Before that, many different forms of paper money circulated widely in this country. Thes ...
... Constitution for the United States of America. — Preamble, U.S. Constitution Just like its political system, America's monetary system changed dramatically when the United States adopted a Constitution, in 1788. Before that, many different forms of paper money circulated widely in this country. Thes ...
The Euro Area`s Exchange Rate Policy and the Experience with
... on the precise architecture of foreign exchange policies, as I will explain. The central bank has to be involved given its economic and technical expertise, but also because any intervention must be consistent with the monetary policy stance. Finance ministries are often involved because they own th ...
... on the precise architecture of foreign exchange policies, as I will explain. The central bank has to be involved given its economic and technical expertise, but also because any intervention must be consistent with the monetary policy stance. Finance ministries are often involved because they own th ...
sandstorm gold sells stake in aurico metals for proceeds of us$10
... and metallurgical recoveries, mining operational and development risks relating to the parties which produce the gold Sandstorm will purchase, regulatory restrictions, activities by governmental authorities (including changes in taxation), currency fluctuations, the global economic climate, dilution ...
... and metallurgical recoveries, mining operational and development risks relating to the parties which produce the gold Sandstorm will purchase, regulatory restrictions, activities by governmental authorities (including changes in taxation), currency fluctuations, the global economic climate, dilution ...
measuring the gains from currency union membership in southern
... include lower transaction costs, larger markets, increases in price transparency and less uncertainty. These microeconomic factors are all determinants of international trade. In that sense, high transaction costs, low transparency and great uncertainty increase trade costs which reduce trade flows ...
... include lower transaction costs, larger markets, increases in price transparency and less uncertainty. These microeconomic factors are all determinants of international trade. In that sense, high transaction costs, low transparency and great uncertainty increase trade costs which reduce trade flows ...
CHAPTER 18. OPENNESS IN GOODS
... foreigners are called imports. The difference between exports and imports is the trade balance. A negative trade balance is called a trade deficit, and a positive one a trade surplus. In the closed economy model developed earlier in the book, domestic residents made only one decision—how much to spe ...
... foreigners are called imports. The difference between exports and imports is the trade balance. A negative trade balance is called a trade deficit, and a positive one a trade surplus. In the closed economy model developed earlier in the book, domestic residents made only one decision—how much to spe ...
Managing Short-Term Capital Flows in New Central Banking
... ROM, in contrast to the interest rate corridor policy, works through the demand for foreign funds. For domestic currency liabilities, banks are given an option of fulfilling their domestic currency reserve requirement by bringing in foreign instead of domestic currency (hence the term reserve option ...
... ROM, in contrast to the interest rate corridor policy, works through the demand for foreign funds. For domestic currency liabilities, banks are given an option of fulfilling their domestic currency reserve requirement by bringing in foreign instead of domestic currency (hence the term reserve option ...
dummy report of the first meeting of the sub
... dynamic effects, and contribute to increased intra-regional trade and faster economic growth. Additional benefits are likely to be generated in terms of increased macro-economic stability. He pointed out that macro-economic stability would create a more conducive environment for long-term developmen ...
... dynamic effects, and contribute to increased intra-regional trade and faster economic growth. Additional benefits are likely to be generated in terms of increased macro-economic stability. He pointed out that macro-economic stability would create a more conducive environment for long-term developmen ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES THE CHOICE OF MONETARY INSTRUMENT UNDER UNCERTAINTY
... under PPP is at its most potent. Essentially, a monetary expansion abroad say. leads to a nominal depreciation of the foreign currency, ic, and appreciation of the domestic currency. This in turn leads to a decline in the domestic price level, as PFP is restored, leeding to a reduction in domestic o ...
... under PPP is at its most potent. Essentially, a monetary expansion abroad say. leads to a nominal depreciation of the foreign currency, ic, and appreciation of the domestic currency. This in turn leads to a decline in the domestic price level, as PFP is restored, leeding to a reduction in domestic o ...
Spot rate
... Interest Rates and Exchange Rates: International Financing Issues • Lower inflation leads to lower interest rates, so borrowing in low-interest countries may appear attractive to multinational firms. • However, currencies in low-inflation countries tend to appreciate against those in highinflation ...
... Interest Rates and Exchange Rates: International Financing Issues • Lower inflation leads to lower interest rates, so borrowing in low-interest countries may appear attractive to multinational firms. • However, currencies in low-inflation countries tend to appreciate against those in highinflation ...
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... importance as a result of expanding global trade. Numerous emerging-market currencies have stepped into the spotlight, such as the Chinese renminbi for example, which is increasingly being referred to as the «Asian dollar» in the financial sector. Actions taken by central banks have an impact on cur ...
... importance as a result of expanding global trade. Numerous emerging-market currencies have stepped into the spotlight, such as the Chinese renminbi for example, which is increasingly being referred to as the «Asian dollar» in the financial sector. Actions taken by central banks have an impact on cur ...
Emerging market currency composition of reserves
... The numeraire that is used to measure risks and returns has a very strong influence on calculated optimal currency allocations (Papaioannou et al (2006), Borio et al (2008a)). Its choice depends on the intended uses of the reserves. If reserves are held mainly to intervene in the currency market, th ...
... The numeraire that is used to measure risks and returns has a very strong influence on calculated optimal currency allocations (Papaioannou et al (2006), Borio et al (2008a)). Its choice depends on the intended uses of the reserves. If reserves are held mainly to intervene in the currency market, th ...
Newsletter 30/2013
... Abstracts Departmental Seminar Andreas Schrimpf "Currency Risk Premia and Macro Fundamentals" Macroeconomic fundamentals have substantial predictive power for exchange rates. Adopting a multi-currency portfolio perspective, we show that currency excess returns are predictable out of sample conditio ...
... Abstracts Departmental Seminar Andreas Schrimpf "Currency Risk Premia and Macro Fundamentals" Macroeconomic fundamentals have substantial predictive power for exchange rates. Adopting a multi-currency portfolio perspective, we show that currency excess returns are predictable out of sample conditio ...