A New World Monetary System: Keynes' view revisited

Mohammed, Shehu Tijjani (2009): A New World Monetary System: Keynes' view revisited.

Abstract

This essay critically examines the view of Keynes on the reform of the international monetary system. We then apply modern monetary and banking theory, where money is redefined as a pure numerical vehicle in contrast to money being defined as a net asset, to appraise those elements that are required for a functioning and efficient international monetary system. It is suggested that Keynes’ view are still very much relevant today if the world is to move from the present non-system of international monetary arrangements to a system where currencies would no longer be perceived as net assets and countries would no longer be grouped as key and non-key currency countries.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Monetary System; Bank Money; Absolute Exchange Rate
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F33 - International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions

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