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Currency board: what is and how does it work?

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the experiences in the operation of a currency board in North Russia, Hong Kong and Estonia, and discusses its implementation in Brazil.

KEYWORDS:
Monetary system; monetary policy; money supply

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