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The Stabilization of an Open Economy with Capital Controls: An Analysis Using Malaysian Data

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  • Naoyuki Yoshino

    (Professor of Economics Keio University 2-15-45 Mita Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8345 Japan)

  • Sahoko Kaji

    (Professor of Economics Keio University 2-15-45 Mita Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8345 Japan)

  • Yoko Ibuka

    (Graduate Program Department of Economics Rutgers University 75 Hamilton Street, New Jersey Hall New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1248 USA)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effectiveness of capital controls and fixed exchange rates in improving economic welfare. We apply Malaysian data to our theoretical model and derive the following results for the period of our estimation. High exchange rate volatility negatively affects Malaysian net exports and real GDP. By stabilizing the exchange rate and recovering monetary policy autonomy, capital controls and fixed exchange rates can lead to lower values of loss functions. This beneficial effect is stronger, the more open the Malaysian economy. Copyright (c) 2004 The Earth Institute at Columbia University and the Massachusetts.

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  • Naoyuki Yoshino & Sahoko Kaji & Yoko Ibuka, 2003. "The Stabilization of an Open Economy with Capital Controls: An Analysis Using Malaysian Data," Asian Economic Papers, MIT Press, vol. 2(3), pages 63-83.
    • Handle: RePEc:tpr:asiaec:v:2:y:2003:i:3:p:63-83
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    1. Naoyuki Yoshino & Sahoko Kaji & Tamon Asonuma, 2012. "Choices Of Optimal Monetary Policy Instruments Under The Floating And The Basket-Peg Regimes," The Singapore Economic Review (SER), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 57(04), pages 1-31.
    2. Yoshino, Naoyuki & Kaji, Sahoko & Asonuma, Tamon, 2014. "Dynamic Analysis of Exchange Rate Regimes: Policy Implications for Emerging Countries in Asia," ADBI Working Papers 502, Asian Development Bank Institute.
    3. Naoyuki Yoshino & Sahoko Kaji & Tamon Asonuma, 2016. "Dynamic Effects of Changes in the Exchange Rate System," Asian Development Review, MIT Press, vol. 33(1), pages 111-161, March.
    4. Naoyuki Yoshino & Sahoko Kaji & Tamon Asonuma, 2011. "Dynamic Effect of Change in Exchange Rate System -From the Fixed Exchange Rate Regime to the Basket-peg or Floating Regime," Keio/Kyoto Joint Global COE Discussion Paper Series 2011-026, Keio/Kyoto Joint Global COE Program.
    5. Mohamed Ariff & Alireza Zarei, 2018. "Sustainable Development and Currency Exchange Rate Behavior," Asian Economic Papers, MIT Press, vol. 17(3), pages 148-173, Fall.

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