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Tests for Nonlinearity in EMS Exchange Rates

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  • Vilasuso Jon

    (Department of Economics and Finance Clarkson University)

  • Cunningham Steve

    (Department of Economics University of Connecticut)

Abstract

This paper tests for nonlinearity in EMS exchange rates using the bispectrum. The early experience of the ERM witnessed numerous realignments. We find that exchange rates follow a linear process over the period 1979-1987, consistent with the predictions of the realignment target zone model, where a stabilizing nonlinearity is absent. But from 1987-1992, no realignments occurred, and many currencies conformed to a nonlinear process, consistent with the credible target zone model where an inherent nonlinearity stabilizes exchange rates. However, the Italian lira and the Irish pound follow a linear process, which suggests that a target zone has not proven effective in stabilizing exchange rates.

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  • Vilasuso Jon & Cunningham Steve, 1996. "Tests for Nonlinearity in EMS Exchange Rates," Studies in Nonlinear Dynamics & Econometrics, De Gruyter, vol. 1(3), pages 1-16, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:sndecm:v:1:y:1996:i:3:n:3
    DOI: 10.2202/1558-3708.1019
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    1. Bernd Brandl & Christian Keber & Matthias Schuster, 2006. "An automated econometric decision support system: forecasts for foreign exchange trades," Central European Journal of Operations Research, Springer;Slovak Society for Operations Research;Hungarian Operational Research Society;Czech Society for Operations Research;Österr. Gesellschaft für Operations Research (ÖGOR);Slovenian Society Informatika - Section for Operational Research;Croatian Operational Research Society, vol. 14(4), pages 401-415, December.
    2. Jesús Rodríguez López & Hugo Rodríguez Mendizábal, 2007. "The Optimal Degree of Exchange Rate Flexibility: a Target Zone Approach," Review of International Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 15(4), pages 803-822, September.
    3. Kian-Ping Lim & Venus Khim-Sen Liew, 2003. "Testing for Non-Linearity in ASEAN Financial Markets," Finance 0308002, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    4. Jelena Zubkova & Egils Kauzens & Ivars Tillers & Martins Prusis, 2002. "Financial Market in Latvia," Working Papers 2002/02, Latvijas Banka.

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    bispectrum; spectral analysis;

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