Imports Under a Foreign Exchange Constraint: The Case of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Author/Editor:

Adnan Mazarei

Publication Date:

September 1, 1995

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Summary:

This paper examines the role of foreign exchange receipts in determining Iran’s imports during 1961/62-1992/93. It provides evidence of the existence of long-term relationship between imports and foreign exchange receipts, as well as the traditional price and output variables.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1995/097

Subject:

Exchange restrictions Exports Foreign exchange Imports International trade Oil exports

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 1995

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451851960/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0971995

Pages:

24

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