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The Suitable Exchange Rate Regime for the Moroccan Economy

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  • Omar Bakkou

    (Mohammed V Agdal University. Rabat, Morocco)

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This article has the purpose to analyze the relevance of the current exchange rates regime adoptedin Morocco, in view of the proposal of a new exchange rate regime. The methodology followed to provide answers to the above questions will be entered in a dual approach, theoretical and empirical. Analysis of the relevance of the exchange rate regime adopted by Morocco to conclude that it is more appropriate for Morocco to make a change in its exchange rate regime and adopt a more flexible regime.

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  • Omar Bakkou, 2014. "The Suitable Exchange Rate Regime for the Moroccan Economy," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 4(3), pages 612-621.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ1:2014-03-16
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    Keywords

    Exchange regime rate; International Economics; Morocco;
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    JEL classification:

    • F4 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance
    • F33 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions

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