On Credible Disinflation

Author/Editor:

Jorge Roldos

Publication Date:

November 1, 1993

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Summary:

We study the effects of a credible, gradual exchange rate based disinflation program in a two sector economy. After an initial real exchange rate depreciation, the reductions in the rate of devaluation reduce the monetary wedge generated by a cash in advance constraint, leading to a gradual increase in absorption that yields progressive real exchange rate appreciations and current account deficits. An initial boom in economic activity is not followed by a later contraction, as labor supply expands during the whole length of the program.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1993/090

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

November 1, 1993

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451851342/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0901993

Pages:

26

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