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Current account imbalances in the euro area: competitiveness or demand shock?

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  • G. Gaulier.
  • V. Vicard.

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Overall, the export performance of euro area defi cit countries has not declined despite the losses in cost competitiveness recorded before the crisis. Capital infl ows into the non-tradable sectors of the economy are a better explanation of both the defi cits and the rise in relative prices.

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  • G. Gaulier. & V. Vicard., 2012. "Current account imbalances in the euro area: competitiveness or demand shock?," Quarterly selection of articles - Bulletin de la Banque de France, Banque de France, issue 27, pages 5-26, Autumn.
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    Keywords

    current account imbalances; competitiveness; export performance; euro area.;
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    JEL classification:

    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F32 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Current Account Adjustment; Short-term Capital Movements
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics

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