"International reserves in low-income countries : have they served as buffers?" / Valerio Crispolti and George Tsibouris.

This paper provides a historical perspective on the role of international reserves in low-income countries as a cushion against large external shocks over the last three decades - including the current global crisis. The results suggest that international reserves have played a role in buffering ext...

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Main Authors: Crispolti, V. (Valerio) (Author), Tsibouris, George C. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : International Monetary Fund, [2012], ©2011.
Series:IMF working paper ; WP/12/07.
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