Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2006
Abstract
An orthodox currency board (CB) renders central banking redundant for interest and exchange rate determination. Thereby, monetary policy is de facto outsourced. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in banking can lead to outsourcing of the second important central bank function, responsibility for banking supervision. Economic and political conditions for outsourcing of central banking are discussed. Estonia's experience with a CB and expanding foreign involvement in banking is reviewed. The Argentine CB experience is discussed briefly to provide a contrast. The conclusion outlines the conditions for successful currency outsourcing to another country or regional authority.
Recommended Citation
Khoury, S.J., & Wihlborg, C. (2006). Outsourcing central banking: Lessons from Estonia. Journal of Policy Reform, 9(2): 125-144. doi: 10.1080/13841280600772051
Peer Reviewed
1
Copyright
Taylor & Francis
Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Journal of Policy Reform, volume 9, issue 2, in 2006, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/13841280600772051.