Exchange rate, dollarization and competitiveness

Differently from previous situations, inflation in Brazil follows a very difficultequilibrium: it remains very high, but do not explode in a hyperinflation. This process leadsto faint output and persistent inflation-based distortions. The author suggests a Koreaninspiredsolution, where the State has...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Salama, Pierre
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:1991
País:Brasil
Institución:EDITORA 34
Repositorio:Revista de Economia Política
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.centrodeeconomiapolitica.org:article/1474
Acceso en línea:https://centrodeeconomiapolitica.org.br/repojs/index.php/journal/article/view/1474
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Exchange rate
dollarization
economic growth
inflation
Câmbio
dolarização
crescimento econômico
inflação
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Sumario:Differently from previous situations, inflation in Brazil follows a very difficultequilibrium: it remains very high, but do not explode in a hyperinflation. This process leadsto faint output and persistent inflation-based distortions. The author suggests a Koreaninspiredsolution, where the State has an active role in promoting industries and exports.An important instrument is the exchange rate. JEL Classification: E31; L52; F31.