International Capital Markets and Exchange Rate Stabilization in the CIS
27 Pages Posted: 29 Jun 2005
Abstract
In this paper, we examine the rationale for dollar and euro pegging in Russia and the CIS. We consider macroeconomic stabilization and transaction costs for international trade as rationales for pegging to the euro. Dollarization of international assets and liabilities are examined as determinants of exchange rate stabilization against the dollar. The impact of network externalities from a common anchor for all CIS countries is explored. Tests on de facto exchange rate stabilization reveal that dollar pegging has been pervasive in the CIS.
Keywords: CIS, Exchange Rate Systems
JEL Classification: F31, F32
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