Global Monetary Economics [Paperback]

Emil-Maria Claassen (Author)

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Publication Date: December 4, 1997

This book provides a coherent account of traditional and modern theories of exchange rate determination and the results of international monetary movements. Focusing on the links between nominal exchange rate determination and the effects on the real economy, including necessary stabilization policies, this text provides a stimulating introduction to international monetary economics. The book includes a substantial section extending the treatment of internal and external stabilization and adjustment policies to developing countries and transitional economies, as well as an analysis of the role of policy in industrialized nations and within monetary unions. Covering a complete course in international monetary economics, this book is written in a clear and concise style suitable for all students. Author Emil-Maria Claassen also presents much useful data on the latest econometric techniques.

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Emil-Maria Claassen, Professor of Economics, Universite Paris-Dauphine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198774656
• ISBN-13: 978-0198774655
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,679,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on international monetary economics, June 23, 2000

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This review is from: Global Monetary Economics (Paperback)

Global monetary economics deals with a key subject in the study of economics. It is written in a clear and concise style, and it covers a complete course in international monetary economics. The emphasis on the connections between exchange rates and the real economy of a country is unique in a text book of this level. Sections in this book are including: treatment of governmental stabilization and adjustment policies to developing countries and transitional economies, as well as analysing the role of policy in industrialized nations and within monetary unions.