As we know from earlier posts, economic theory approaches the issue of exchange rates by trying to find a theoretical equilibrium level, against which one can measure over- or undervaluation relative to the actual exchange rate. Such theory relies on a number of important premises with regard to the information that might affect exchange rates: [...]
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Terms of Trade
Another important aspect of the external balance approach to exchange rate determination is the so-called “terms of trade”, which is the relationship between a country’s export and import prices. A country’s terms of trade can be an important determinant of its long-term equilibrium real exchange rate. We find this particularly the case for countries that [...]