Exchange rate behavior is analyzed in the context of a stochastic rational expectations model in which there are random shocks to the price setting mechanism and in which the authorities choose to impose either nominal or real exchange rate bands. Results are compared to those which emerge from...

Introduction -- The context -- The case for making the IMF the lender of last resort -- How to adjust -- When to adjust -- The question of reserves -- A logical extension: SDRs as the only reserve asset -- Negotiating the reforms -- Legislating the reforms -- The reformed system in action --...

"Recently proposals for introducing greater exchange rate fixity into the behavior of key exchange rates have become fashionable. One proposal, for example, suggests that a target zone arrangement for the dollar, mark and yen would represent a desirable reform of the international monetary...