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The Role of Domestic and Foreign Investors in a Simple Model of Speculative Attacks
Author: Cees G. H. Diks and Mr. Dennis P Botman
Series:
IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2005: Issue 205
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Oct 2005
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451862249.001
ISBN:
9781451862249
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
24
Keywords:
WP; exchange rate; short position
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We introduce local and foreign investors in a simple model of speculative attacks. Local investors have less tolerance for overvaluation of the fixed exchange rate because they tend to incur lower costs when taking a short position and possess better information, and because of moral hazard created by discriminatory government guarantees. On the other hand, the prospect of higher taxation after a balance of payments crisis deters speculation by locals compared to foreign investors. Finally, the lower the degree of exchange rate pass-through, the more likely domestic investors are tp take the lead during capital flight.
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IMF Working Papers
ISSN:
1018-5941
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund