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Foreign Exchange Intervention and Exchange Rate Volatility in Zambia

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The study analyzes the impact of central bank intervention on the volatility of the exchange rate in Zambia during the period of 1996-2013. The empirical findings reveal a statistically weak negative impact of intervention on exchange rate volatility, suggesting that other policy instruments are required to augment foreign exchange interventions in dampening volatility in the exchange rate.

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  • Jonathan Mpundu Chipili, 2014. "Foreign Exchange Intervention and Exchange Rate Volatility in Zambia," Journal of African Business, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(2), pages 114-121, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:wjabxx:v:15:y:2014:i:2:p:114-121
    DOI: 10.1080/15228916.2014.921062
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