Slower Real Exchange Rate Adjustment in a Monetary Union Compared to a FlexIT Regime
While the real exchange rate acts as a stabilizing force in a monetary union ('Fix' regime), its adjustment process is notably slower compared to the adjustment in a FlexIT regime. This delayed response is a key disadvantage when comparing the two economic systems.
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