Does Mercosur Need a Single Currency?

Barry Eichengreen ()

No 1018, Center for International and Development Economics Research, Working Paper Series from Center for International and Development Economics Research, Institute for Business and Economic Research, UC Berkeley

Abstract: The issue of whether Mercosur needs closer macroeconomic policy harmonization, and in particular an exchange-rate stabilization agreement or even a single currency is discussed. Three views are offered on the links between exchange rates and regional integration. The option for monetary union is also considered.

Keywords: Mercosur; single currency; Argentina-Brazil trade; exchange rate variability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1998-10-01
Note: oai:cdlib1:iber/cider-1018
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