Real Exchange Rate Misalignments and Growth

International Economic Integration: Public Economics Perspectives, 1999

Posted: 21 Feb 2000

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Ofair Razin

affiliation not provided to SSRN (deceased)

Susan M. Collins

Brookings Institution - Economic Studies Program; Georgetown University - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

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Abstract

Real exchange rate (RER) misalignment is now a standard concept in international macroeconomic theory and policy. However, there is neither a consensus indicator of misalignment, nor an agreed upon methodology for constructing such an indicator. This paper constructs an indicator of RER misalignment for a large sample of developed and developing countries. This indicator is based on a well-structured but simple extension of an IS-LM model of an open economy. The paper then uses regression analysis to explore whether RER misalignments are related to country growth experiences. Interestingly the work finds that there are important non-linearities in the relationship. Only very high over-valuations appear to be associated with slower economic growth, while moderate to high (but not very high) under-valuations appear to be associated with more rapid economic growth.

JEL Classification: F31

Suggested Citation

Razin (deceased), Ofair and Collins, Susan Margaret1, Real Exchange Rate Misalignments and Growth. International Economic Integration: Public Economics Perspectives, 1999, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=73735

Ofair Razin (deceased)

affiliation not provided to SSRN (deceased)

Susan Margaret1 Collins (Contact Author)

Brookings Institution - Economic Studies Program ( email )

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United States

Georgetown University - Department of Economics ( email )

Washington, DC 20057
United States

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

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