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The Effects of Trade Openness on Malaysian Exchange Rate

Lee, Chin and Law, Chee-Hong (2013): The Effects of Trade Openness on Malaysian Exchange Rate. Published in: International Economic and Finance Journal , Vol. 8, No. 1 (2013): pp. 25-39.

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of trade openness on Malaysian exchange rate. The findings show that most of the variables are statistically significant and carried the expected signs. As predicted by the theory, the rise of the income level and stock market index in Malaysia will lead to the appreciation of domestic currency. On the other hand, the increase in trade openness and interest rate can lead to depreciation of Malaysian Ringgit. In addition, the results suggested that a rise in money supply differential caused RM to appreciate. However, increase in trade balance caused the depreciation of RM.

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