Discussion Paper
No. 2014-18 | April 16, 2014
Elhadj Ezzahid and Brahim Maouhoub
Capital Account Liberalization and Exchange Rate Flexibility: Scenarios for the Moroccan Case

Abstract

This paper explores the links between gradual capital account liberalization and the exchange rate regime in Morocco where the process of economic and financial openness is relatively advanced. Using a game theory model with two economic agents, that are monetary authorities and domestic firms, we explore the best choice concerning the exchange rate regime for Morocco in a context characterised by increasing openness especially of capital account. The results show that welfare under a flexible exchange rate regime is higher compared to welfare under a fixed exchange rate regime. The analysis also shows that the flexible exchange rate will improve competitiveness. However, flexibility will undermine price stability.

JEL Classification:

F31, F32

Cite As

Elhadj Ezzahid and Brahim Maouhoub (2014). Capital Account Liberalization and Exchange Rate Flexibility: Scenarios for the Moroccan Case. Economics Discussion Papers, No 2014-18, Kiel Institute for the World Economy. http://www.economics-ejournal.org/economics/discussionpapers/2014-18


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Anonymous - Referee Report 1
June 02, 2014 - 08:47
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Anonymous - Referee Report 2
July 10, 2014 - 08:39
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Elhadj Ezzahid and Brahim Maouhoub - Reply to Referee Reports
January 20, 2015 - 08:46
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BRAHIM MAOUHOUB - New Version of the paper
February 11, 2020 - 15:21 | Author's CV, Homepage
This is a recent version of the model Ezzahid, E. and Maouhoub, B. (2020) link: https://doi.org/10.2478/jcbtp-2020-0010