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Import Protection, Capital Flows, and Real Exchange Rate Dynamics

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  • Larry A. Sjaastad
  • Meher Manzur

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This paper focuses on the effect of import protection on the response of the real exchange rate to capital flows. The central hypothesis is that barriers to imports blunt the expenditure and production shifting effects of changes in relative prices, and hence the ability of the real exchange rate to equilibrate the economy in response to international capital flows. Employing a cross-section approach, the study focuses on three broadly similar countries but with very different levels of protection: Argentina, Australia, and Canada. The empirical results are consistent with the central hypothesis.

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  • Larry A. Sjaastad & Meher Manzur, 2003. "Import Protection, Capital Flows, and Real Exchange Rate Dynamics," Journal of Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 6(1), pages 177-203, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:recsxx:v:6:y:2003:i:1:p:177-203
    DOI: 10.1080/15140326.2003.12040590
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    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • 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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