Lessons from Haiti's Recent Exchange Rate Developments

Lessons from Haiti's Recent Exchange Rate Developments

Book by Neil Shenai and Rina Bhattacharya
From August to October 2020, the Haitian authorities were successful at bringing about a sharp appreciation in the gourde/U.S. dollar exchange rate. This paper analyzes the factors behind this appreciation and its spillovers on the economy. ... Google Books
Originally published: November 11, 2022
Nov 11, 2022 · Lessons from Haiti's Recent Exchange Rate Developments. Author/Editor: Rina Bhattacharya ; Neil Shenai. Publication Date: November 11, 2022.
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What is the monetary system in Haiti?
The Haitian gourde is a floating currency now, but it was formerly pegged to the French franc and U.S. dollar (USD). The Bank of the Republic of Haiti manages the currency and monetary policy for the country.
Why is Haiti important to the United States?
Historically, the United States viewed Haiti as a counterbalance to Communist leaders in Cuba. Haiti's potential as a trading partner and an actor in the drug trade makes the nation strategically important to the United States.
Is Haiti part of the United States?
Answer and Explanation: No, Haiti is a sovereign nation, just like its neighbor the Dominican Republic, and does not belong to the United States or to France. Haiti won independence in 1804, the first slave rebellion against European colonists to be successful.
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It occupies the western three-eighths of the island which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is 27,750 km2 (10,714 sq mi), the third largest country in the Caribbean, and has an estimated population of 11.4 million, making it the most populous Caribbean country. The capital is Port-au-Prince.
RECOMMENDED CITATION: Bhattacharya, Rina and Neil Shenai (2022), “Lessons from Haiti's Recent. Exchange Rate Developments.” IMF Working Paper 22/225. JEL ...
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