Dependence of Policy Options on Exchange Rate Regime
The range of available macroeconomic policy instruments and their potential impact are critically dependent on the type of exchange rate regime in place, specifically whether the exchange rate is flexible (floating) or fixed.
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Figure 7.4: Contrasting Nominal Exchange Rates in Flexible (Japan) vs. Fixed (Denmark) Regimes
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