The Role of Foreign Currency Debt in Public Debt Management

Publication Date:

February 1, 1995

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Summary:

This paper analyzes the choice between public debt denominated in domestic currency and foreign currency in the context of public debt management theories. It discusses the experience of Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Sweden and relates it to the theoretical arguments in favor or against the Issuance of foreign currency debt.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1995/021

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

February 1, 1995

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451843880/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0211995

Pages:

38

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