Capital Inflows and Real Exchange Rate Appreciation in Latin America The Role of External Factors

The characteristics of recent capital inflows into Latin America are discussed. It is argued that these inflows are partly explained by conditions outside the region, like recession in the United States and lower international interest rates. This suggests the possibility that a reversal of those co...

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Main Author: Leiderman, Leonardo
Other Authors: Calvo, Guillermo, Reinhart, Carmen
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 1992
Series:IMF Working Papers
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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