scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL FINANCE SECTION, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Princeton, New Jersey (Brochures, 6 po. x 9) — The Case for Floating Exchange Rates Reconsidered, par ANTHONY LANYI. 40 pages

1969 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 150 ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-226
Author(s):  
Frank C. Child

In this small volume, Bhagwati paints a broad canvas but is sparing in detail. He defines "unified exchange rates" to include not only the existence of a single rate of exchange applicable to all external transactions but also the absence of any taxes, subsidies, premia, quotas, or, administered prices in both internal and external markets. In short, a "departure from unified exchange rates" is any policy or circumstance which departs from the conditions of the perfectly competitive model. Bhagwati writes in the neo-classical tradition. However, as the argument progresses, it is clear that he is concerned about policies of interference with external trade.


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