China and the Renminbi Currency

• Autorzy: Lakehal-Ayat M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The purpose of this research paper is to analyze the Renminbi (the Chinese currency), suggesting whether or not the currency should be allowed to float. The paper makes use of four popular approaches to determine whether or not the currency is currently undervalued, and if so, what mechanisms should be used to allow for its proper valuation. According to the purchasing power parity (PPP), balance of payments approach, and the asset management approach, the Chinese currency is undervalued and will therefore appreciate in the future. For the long run, the floating of the currency is advisable; however, in the short run, it will not be in the best interest of the Chinese economy given the nature of its banking system. Adopting a pure float could possibly cause major macro and micro economic imbalances that would be difficult to tackle. Instead, suggesting the pegging of the Renminbi against a basket of currencies to ensure system wide flexibility and stability is the best course of action.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

currency; China

PL

waluty; Chiny

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Prace Instytutu Ekonomiki i Organizacji Przedsiębiorstw / Uniwersytet Szczeciński
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: Nr 50, t. 2
• Strony: 563--578
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Lakehal-Ayat M.

• St. John Fisher College

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