Information on "Monetary Systems"
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Martin A Weiss
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report evaluates the purpose, membership, financing, and focus of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) activities. More on «International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
On the Distribution of Links in the Interbank Network
Author: Daniel Fricke, Thomas Lux
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Since the onset of the global financial crisis, the analysis of network structures formed by interbank liabilities has received increasing attention. More on «On the Distribution of Links in the Interbank Network»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
From Bretton Woods to the Euro
Author: Pierre Siklos
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper considers the relevance of the Bretton Woods system for the prospects of reform of the international monetary system and in the context of the ongoing euro area financial crisis. More on «From Bretton Woods to the Euro» -
Aug 2012
Anaemic Ascent: Why China's Currency is Far from Global
Author: Alistair Thornton
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
This paper contends that China’s size and its relatively optimistic long-term economic outlook means that the renminbi has the potential to play a more active role in international trade. More on «Anaemic Ascent: Why China's Currency is Far from Global»
May 2012
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16 May 2012
The Evolving Multi-layered Global Financial Safety Net
Author: Pradumna B Rana
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper argues that in the aftermath of the global economic crisis, the relatively centralized international monetary architecture set up at the Bretton Woods conference is evolving towards a more decentralized multi-layered global financial safet... More on «The Evolving Multi-layered Global Financial Safety Net» -
May 2012
In Search of Symmetry in the Eurozone
Author: Paul De Grauwe
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
The analysis provides strong evidence showing that the burden of the adjustments to the imbalances in the eurozone between the surplus and the deficit countries is borne almost exclusively by the deficit countries in the periphery. More on «In Search of Symmetry in the Eurozone»
February 2012
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28 Feb 2012
Is There a Future Role for Gold in the International Monetary System?
Author: Gerard Lyons, Catherine Schenk, Michael Lewis, Vicky Pryce
Publisher: Chatham House
According to a Chatham House taskforce on the international monetary system, gold can play a role during times of economic uncertainty. More on «Is There a Future Role for Gold in the International Monetary System?» -
13 Feb 2012
De la unipolaridad del dólar a un sistema multipolar de divisas
Author: Miguel Otero Iglesias
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
El objetivo de este trabajo es indagar qué consecuencias traería para la estabilidad de la economía global el paso del actual SMI, mayoritariamente dominado por el dólar, hacia un SMI con tres monedas internacionales compitiendo entre ellas: el dólar... More on «De la unipolaridad del dólar a un sistema multipolar de divisas»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
Prospects for a Multipolar International Monetary System
Author: Mansoor Dailami, Paul Masson
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
In this DIIS Report, Dr Mansoor Dailami and Professor Paul Masson envisage a fundamental change in the international monetary system, one that is likely to recognize the growing economic and financial clout of emerging market economies, particularly ... More on «Prospects for a Multipolar International Monetary System»
November 2011
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11 Nov 2011
IMF Quotas and Proposed Increases
Author: Gavin Thompson
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note analyzes the effects and mechanisms related to the first increase in the IMF quotas since 1998, particularly focused on the UK increased quota. More on «IMF Quotas and Proposed Increases»
