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| Sergio Da Silva, Leandro Stocco and J. Anchieta Neves |
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| ''Is Mercosur an optimum currency area? An assessment using generalized purchasing power parity'' |
| ( 2008, Vol. 6 No.29 ) |
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| We consider the cointegration approach of generalized purchasing power parity to show that a necessary condition for Mercosur to be an optimum currency area is met. Yet there are still large cross-country differences as to cast doubt on the success of either monetary union or official dollarization. The PPP puzzle is also found to occur in Mercosur. |
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JEL: F3 - International Finance: General
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| Manuscript Received : Jun 06 2008 | | Manuscript Accepted : Jul 23 2008 |
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