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Real effective exchange rate volatility and growth: A framework to measure advantages of flexibility vs. costs of volatility

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  • Becchetti, Leonardo
  • Hasan, Iftekhar

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  • Bagella, Michele & Becchetti, Leonardo & Hasan, Iftekhar, 2006. "Real effective exchange rate volatility and growth: A framework to measure advantages of flexibility vs. costs of volatility," Journal of Banking & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 30(4), pages 1149-1169, April.
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