This paper proposes a new, production theory approach to the determination of the real exchange rate, which is defined as the relative price of traded to nontraded goods as is common in the international trade literature. Using a Translog real GDI function that describes the aggregate technology...

We conduct an empirical investigation of the determinants of the Swiss franc real exchange rate. Theory and related empirical papers suggest various specific factors as potential determinants. We select some of these factors, and test their significance and magnitude in affecting the course of...