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Accounting for U.S. Real Exchange Rate Changes

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This study measures the proportion of U.S. exchange rate movements that can be accounted for by movements in relative prices of non-traded goods.

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  • Engel, C., 1996. "Accounting for U.S. Real Exchange Rate Changes," Discussion Papers in Economics at the University of Washington 96-02, Department of Economics at the University of Washington.
    • Handle: RePEc:fth:washer:96-02
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    Keywords

    EXCHANGE RATE; FINANCIAL POLICY;

    JEL classification:

    • F30 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - General
    • F31 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Foreign Exchange

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