Trade Liberalization and Adjustment in Argentina

Londero, Elio (2003): Trade Liberalization and Adjustment in Argentina. Published in: Journal of International Trade and Economic Development , Vol. 12, No. 3 (2003): pp. 225-246.

Abstract

This paper looks at trade liberalization attempts in Argentina since 1970 with particular attention to the 1991-98 period, estimates the size of the adjustments required by the changes in the trade regimes, and looks at the degree of adjustment attained as manifested by the real effective exchange rate.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: trade liberalization; adjustment; real exchange rate; Argentina
• Subjects: E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E5 - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit > E52 - Monetary Policy; F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F13 - Trade Policy ; International Trade Organizations; F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance

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