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Trade and the Number of OAC's in the World

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  • Artis, M.
  • Kohler, M.
  • Melitz, J.

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How many "optimal currency areas" (OCA's) are there in the world? In this study, we make an attempt to use worldwide trade and output date to answer this question.

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  • Artis, M. & Kohler, M. & Melitz, J., 1998. "Trade and the Number of OAC's in the World," Economics Working Papers eco98/16, European University Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:eui:euiwps:eco98/16
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    Keywords

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE ; INTERNATIONAL FINANCE;

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    • F10 - International Economics - - Trade - - - General
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration

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