Contributions

  • Edwards, Sebastian, 1953- - Contributor
  • Frankel, Jeffrey A. - Contributor
  • National Bureau of Economic Research. - Contributor

Publication

2002 - University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois

Language

English

Word Count

192,500 words, Guess

Page Count

770 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCHG1496 .P74 2002
  • LCCHG1496.P74 2002

Description

This study explores the causes of and effective policy responses to international currency crises. Topics covered include exchange rate regimes, contagion (transmission of currency crises across countries), the current account of the balance of payments, the role of private sector investors and of speculators, the reaction of the official sector (including the multilaterals), capital controls, bank supervision and weaknesses, and the roles of cronyism, corruption, and large players (including hedge funds).

Subjects

Topics

CongressesFinancial crisesCurrency questionEconomic conditionsCurrency question, developing countriesDeveloping countries -- Economic conditionsFinancial crises -- Developing countries -- Congresses

Genres

  • Congresses

Series Statement

  • A National Bureau of Economic Research conference report

Other Editions

  • Preventing currency crises in emerging marketsUniversity of Chicago Press2002-01-01

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