Exchange rate, dollarization and competitiveness

Vol. 11 No. 3 (1991)

Jul-Sep / 1991
Published July 1, 1991
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Salama, Pierre. 1991. “Exchange Rate, Dollarization and Competitiveness”. Brazilian Journal of Political Economy 11 (3):426-41. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-31571991-0866.
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Exchange rate, dollarization and competitiveness

Pierre Salama
Université de Paris Nord (Paris 13), Paris, França.
Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 11 No. 3 (1991), Jul-Sep / 1991, Pages 426-441

Abstract

Differently from previous situations, inflation in Brazil follows a very difficult
equilibrium: it remains very high, but do not explode in a hyperinflation. This process leads
to faint output and persistent inflation-based distortions. The author suggests a Koreaninspired
solution, where the State has an active role in promoting industries and exports.
An important instrument is the exchange rate.

JEL Classification: E31; L52; F31.


Keywords: Exchange rate dollarization economic growth inflation