OUT-OF-THE-BOX THOUGHTS ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE

Barry Eichengreen

Journal of International Commerce, Economics and Policy (JICEP), 2010, vol. 01, issue 01, 1-20

Abstract: This paper contemplates ambitious reforms of the international financial architecture. It proposes routinising the expansion of IMF quotas and the conduct of exchange rate surveillance. It contemplates an expanded role for the SDR in international transactions, which would require someone — like the IMF — to act as market maker. It considers proposals for reimposing Glass–Steagall-like restrictions on commercial and investment banking, something that will have to be coordinated internationally to be feasible. All this of course presupposes meaningful IMF governance reform so that the institution has the legitimacy and efficiency to assume these additional responsibilities.

Keywords: International finance; financial architecture; IMF; F32; F33; F53 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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