Exchange Rate Targeting in Sub-Saharan Africa: Real, Nominal, or Mixed?

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With little diversification, a great amount of debt, and a high level of dependence, the economies of Sub-Saharan Africa are confronted with many challenges and left vulnerable against external shocks. What exchange rate regimes do central banks choose to protect these countries and help them reach seemingly incompatible macroeconomic aims?

June 15th 2022

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https://www.dialogueseconomiques.fr/en/article/exchange-rate-targeting-sub-saharan-africa-real-nominal-or-mixed

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