International Reserve Adequacy in Central America

Author/Editor:

Kristin Magnussen

Publication Date:

June 1, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Countries’ absolute and relative international reserves adequacy has recently attracted considerable attention. The analysis has however concentrated on the largest and most advanced economies. We apply various methodologies for assessing reserve adequacy in Central America, taking into account the region’s high degree of deposit dollarization. We find that reserve cover is low both in an absolute and relative sense, suggesting further reserve accumulation is an important policy option for reducing vulnerabilities.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2011/144

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

June 1, 2011

ISBN/ISSN:

9781455268443/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2011144

Format:

Paper

Pages:

27

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