Essays about: "Sebastian Fristedt"

Found 2 essays containing the words Sebastian Fristedt.

  1. 1. Exchange-rate regimes and economic recovery : A cross-sectional study of the growth performance following the 2008 financial crisis

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Sebastian Carl Fristedt; [2017]
    Keywords : Exchange-rate regime; Financial crisis; Global financial crisis; Economic growth recovery;

    Abstract : This paper applies a cross-sectional regression analysis of 83 countries over the period 2009-11 in order to examine the role played by the exchange-rate regime in explaining how countries fared in terms of economic growth recovery following the recent financial crisis. After controlling for income categorization, regime classification, using alternative regime definitions, and accounting for various other determinants, the paper finds a significant relationship between the regime choice and the recovery performance, where those countries with more flexible arrangements fared better. READ MORE

  2. 2. Does the choice of exchange-rate regime effect economic growth? : A study across different levels of country development

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Sebastian Fristedt; [2016]
    Keywords : Exchange-rate regime; ; economic growth; ; country development;

    Abstract : Does the choice of exchange-rate regime effect the economic growth performance of a country? And does the significance of such a relationship vary across different levels of development? Few questions in international economics, whether it be in academic or policy circles, have inspired as much debate yielding as little consensus. Although both economic growth theory and empirical literatures suggests the existence of direct and indirect channels, through which the choice of regime may indeed impinge the growth rate, neither has managed to provide an unambiguous answer. READ MORE