Revised System for the Classification of Exchange Rate Arrangements

Author/Editor:

Annamaria Kokenyne ; Romain M Veyrune ; Karl F Habermeier ; Harald J Anderson

Publication Date:

September 1, 2009

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Since 1998, the staff of the International Monetary Fund has published a classification of countries' de facto exchange rate arrangements. Experience in operating this classification system has highlighted a need for changes. The present paper provides information on revisions to the system in early 2009. The changes are expected to allow for greater consistency and objectivity of classifications across countries, expedite the classification process, conserve resources, and improve transparency.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2009/211

Subject:

Conventional peg Crawling peg Exchange rate arrangements Exchange rate policy Exchange rates

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 2009

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451873580/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2009211

Pages:

18

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