par Nouira, Ridha;Sekkat, Khalid 
Référence Journal of macroeconomics, 34, 2, page (537-552)
Publication Publié, 2012-06
Référence Journal of macroeconomics, 34, 2, page (537-552)
Publication Publié, 2012-06
Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | This paper contributes to a current and intense debate among economists on whether real exchange rate undervaluation can boost growth. It focuses on addressing econometric and empirical issues that cast doubt about the validity of such positive impact. It also allows for the possibilities that the effect of undervaluation on growth operates with delay or dependent on the persistence or the level of undervaluation. We did not find any convincing support to the claim that a depreciated real exchange rate promotes economic growth. We argue that the contrast between our results and the documented examples of a successful adoption of undervaluation strategy reported in the literature reveals that undervaluation alone is not enough to boost growth. The simultaneous adoption of companion policies may be behind the claimed success. © 2012 Elsevier Inc. |
