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Is there a yen optimum currency area? Evidence from 18 Asian and Pacific economies

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  • Karras, Georgios, 2005. "Is there a yen optimum currency area? Evidence from 18 Asian and Pacific economies," Japan and the World Economy, Elsevier, vol. 17(4), pages 456-469, December.
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