Sterling in Crisis: 1964-1967
30 Pages Posted: 19 Jan 2009 Last revised: 21 Jul 2022
Date Written: January 2009
Abstract
We provide the first econometric study of foreign exchange market intervention for the UK during the sterling crises from 1964-1967. We use daily data on spot and forward dollar/sterling exchange rates and reserve movements which allows a more precise description of the loss of credibility during four currency crises. Reserve losses are consistent with exchange rate crises. External assistance given to sterling throughout this period shored up the reserves and allowed the sterling peg to be maintained.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Bordo, Michael D. and MacDonald, Ronald R. and Oliver, Michael J., Sterling in Crisis: 1964-1967 (January 2009). NBER Working Paper No. w14657, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1329275
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