Fear of Floating and Fear of Pegging: An Empirical Analysis of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes in Developing Countries

Juergen von Hagen () and Jizhong Zhou

No 5530, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: This paper uses a panel probit model with simultaneous equations to explain the joint determination of de facto and de jure exchange rate regimes in developing countries since 1980. We also derive an ordered-choice panel probit model to explain the causes of discrepancies between the two regime choices. Both models are estimated using simulation-based maximum likelihood methods. The results of the simultaneous equations model suggest that the two regime choices are dependent of each other and exhibit considerable state dependence. The ordered probit model provides evidence that regime discrepancies reflect an error-correction mechanism, and the discrepancies are persistent over time.

Keywords: de facto exchange rate regimes; developing countries; simulated maximum likelihood; simultaneous equations model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C35 F33 F41 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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