Dollarization of the Banking System
Author: Gianni De Nicoló
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13:
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Dollarization and Financial Development
Author: Mr.Geoffrey J Bannister
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2018-09-11
Total Pages: 39
ISBN-13: 1484373367
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite significant strides in financial development over the past decades, financial dollarization, as reflected in elevated shares of foreign currency deposits and credit in the banking system, remains common in developing economies. We study the impact of financial dollarization, differentiating across foreign currency deposits and credit on financial depth, access and efficiency for a large sample of emerging market and developing countries over the past two decades. Panel regressions estimated using system GMM show that deposit dollarization has a negative impact on financial deepening on average. This negative impact is dampened in cases with past periods of high inflation. There is also some evidence that dollarization hampers financial efficiency. The results suggest that policy efforts to reduce dollarization can spur faster and safer financial development.
Dedollarization
Author: Annamaria Kokenyne
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2010-08-01
Total Pages: 53
ISBN-13: 1455201715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis paper provides a summary of the key policies that encourage dedollarization. It focuses on cases in which the authorities’ intention is to gain greater control of monetary policy and draws on the experiences of countries that have successfully dedollarized. Unlike previous work on the subject, this paper examines both macroeconomic stabilization policies and microeconomic measures, such as prudential regulation of the financial system. This study is also the first attempt to make extensive use of the foreign exchange regulation data reported in the IMF’s Annual Report on Exchange Arrangements and Exchange Restrictions. The main conclusion is that durable dedollarization depends on a credible disinflation plan and specific microeconomic measures.
Dollarization
Author: Eduardo Levy Yeyati
Publisher: MIT Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 9780262122504
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTheoretical and empirical analysis of de jure dollarization. With the persistent instability of international financial markets, emerging economies are exploring new ways to reduce exposure to capital flow volatility. Some analysts argue that financially open economies are best served by more flexible regimes, while others argue in favor of extreme exchange rate regimes that have a strong commitment to a fixed parity or dispense with an independent currency. The successful launch of the euro has made more realistic the prospect of replacing a national currency with a strong foreign one. Recent examples include the adoption of the US dollar by Ecuador and El Salvador. The introduction of a foreign currency as sole legal tender, termed full (de jure) dollarization, has been the center of much political and academic debate. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the issues from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. The topics discussed include the role of balance sheet effects, the linkage between currency risk and country risk, the impact of dollarization on trade, financial integration and credibility, the implications of dollarization for the lender of last resort, and the institutional and political economy aspects of dollarization.
Full Dollarization
Author: Andrew Berg
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 27
ISBN-13: 1451935048
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnalyzes the costs and benefits of full dollarization, or the adoption by one country of another country's currency. Potential advantages include lower borrowing costs and deeper integration into world markets. But countries lose the ability to devalue, and become dependent on the U.S. Compares with currency board option.
Implementing Official Dollarization
Author: Mr.Luis Ignacio Jácome
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2010-04-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1455200654
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis paper identifies key aspects that countries willing to officially dollarize must necessarily address. Based on country experiences, it discusses the critical institutional bases that are necessary to unilaterally introduce a new legal tender, describes the relevant operational issues to smooth the transition toward the use of the new currency, and identifies key structural reforms that are necessary to favor the sustainability over time of this monetary regime. The paper is aimed at providing preliminary guidance to policy makers and practitioners adopting official dollarization. The paper does not take a position on how appropriate this monetary arrangement is. Experiences from adopting dollarization in Ecuador, El Salvador, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Timor-Leste are illustrated briefly.
Dollarization of the Banking System
Author: Patrick Honohan
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDe Nicolo, Honohan, and Ize assess the benefits and risks associated with dollarization of the banking system. The authors provide novel empirical evidence on the determinants of dollarization, its role in promoting financial development, and on whether dollarization is associated with financial instability. They find that: The credibility of macroeconomic policy and the quality of institutions are both key determinants of cross-country variations in dollarization. Dollarization is likely to promote financial deepening only in a high inflation environment. Financial instability is likely higher in dollarized economies. The authors discuss the implications of these findings for financial sector and monetary policies.
Dollarization in Cambodia
Author: Nombulelo Duma
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2011-03-01
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 1455245151
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the past decade, Cambodia has become Asia’s most dollarized economy. In contrast, dollarization in neighboring Lao P.D.R., Mongolia, and Vietnam has been either declining or broadly stable. Somewhat paradoxically, growing dollarization in Cambodia has occurred against the backdrop of greater macroeconomic and political stability. The usual motive, currency substitution, does not appear to have been a factor. As the volume of dollars increased over the years, so has the volume of riel. A strong inward flow of dollars related to garments sector exports, tourism receipts, foreign direct investment, and aid, has benefitted the dollar based urban economy. The riel based rural economy has, however, lagged behind. Given international experience in de-dollarization, a carefully managed market based strategy, supported by a continued stable macroeconomic environment is essential for Cambodia’s de-dollarization.
Monetary Policy in Dollarized Economies
Author: Mr.Adam Bennett
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 1999-03-15
Total Pages: 62
ISBN-13: 9781557757579
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDollarization - the holding by residents of a substantial portion of their assets in foreign-currency-denominated assets- is a common feature of developing and transition economies, and therefore typical of many countries with IMF - supported adjustment programs. This paper analyzes policy issues that arise-and various monetary strategies that may be pursued- when the monetary sector is dollarized, and it considers the implications that dollarization has for the design of IMF programs.
The Dollarization Debate
Author: Dominick Salvatore
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 491
ISBN-13: 019515536X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book takes a global approach to one of today's most controversial topics in business: Dollarization. With the collapse of the former Soviet Union, and the formation of the Euro in Europe, many countries are debating whether or not a common currency is in their best interest. This intriguing volume brings together the leading participants in the current dollarization debates.
