Milton Friedman and Exchange Rates in Developing Countries

Sebastian Edwards

No 27975, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: Milton Friedman’s famous 1953 essay, “The case for flexible exchange rates,” deals entirely with advanced nations. An interesting question is what Friedman thought about exchange rate and monetary regimes in emerging economies. In this paper I investigate how his views on the subject evolved through time. I analyze speeches, articles, and interviews. I examine his archives for correspondence and unpublished manuscripts. I show that for him flexible rates were a second best solution for middle income and poor nations. I also analyze Friedman’s role in Chile’s failed attempt, during the Pinochet regime, at using a fixed exchange rate to stabilize the economy and eliminate inflation.

JEL-codes: B17 B2 B22 B27 B3 F31 F32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-10
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