Sterling in Crisis: 1964-1967

30 Pages Posted: 19 Jan 2009 Last revised: 21 Jul 2022

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Michael D. Bordo

Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Ronald MacDonald

University of Strathclyde in Glasgow - Department of Economics; Government of New Zealand - Department of Economics; CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute)

Michael J. Oliver

Open University Business School

Date Written: January 2009

Abstract

We provide the first econometric study of foreign exchange market intervention for the UK during the sterling crises from 1964-1967. We use daily data on spot and forward dollar/sterling exchange rates and reserve movements which allows a more precise description of the loss of credibility during four currency crises. Reserve losses are consistent with exchange rate crises. External assistance given to sterling throughout this period shored up the reserves and allowed the sterling peg to be maintained.

Suggested Citation

Bordo, Michael D. and MacDonald, Ronald R. and Oliver, Michael J., Sterling in Crisis: 1964-1967 (January 2009). NBER Working Paper No. w14657, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1329275

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