The Use of Pegged or Fixed Rate Exchange Mechanisms

Abstract: This 14 page paper examines the way that fixed and pegged exchange rates have been used to try and create stable economies and economic growth and the advantages and difficulties seen in these strategies. The paper starts by looking at the gold standard and then examining the well known and long running Bretton-Woods agreement. In addition to these later attempts are also considered, including dollarizatiosn and the creation of a new single currency in the EU; the Euro. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

Filename: TEexmechan.rtf

Pages: 14

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Catagory: Money & Banking / Corporate Finance

Subcatagory: Accounting & Personal Finance

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