Financial De-Dollarization Is it for Real?

De facto (unofficial) dollarization, defined as the holding by residents of assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency, is a policy concern in an increasing number of developing economies. This paper addresses the dollarization debate from this perspective, with the goal of setting the...

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Main Author: Levy Yeyati, Eduardo
Other Authors: Ize, Alain
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2005
Series:IMF Working Papers
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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