This Working Paper presents a brief but comprehensive graphical overview of copper contained in international trade, from copper concentrates through to finished products. Extensive data checks and a simple consolidation method were performed before visualizing the data on world maps. While data...

This paper examines the J-curve hypothesis for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. Applying the vector error correction model and the generalised impulse response function, this study finds that the trade balance reacts to real depreciation in several different patterns in the short run....

This paper examines the J-curve hypothesis for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. Applying the vector error correction model and the generalised impulse response function, this study finds that the trade balance reacts to real depreciation in several different patterns in the short run....

Purpose – Aims to examine the currency impact on return, risk and market correlations from the perspective of both dollar and non-dollar-based investments. Design/methodolgy/approach - Monthly data on six stock index series and exchange rates from Financial Times Sources are used, covering the...

Purpose – This paper seeks to model the daily and weekly forecasting of the currency in circulation (CIC) for the State of Qatar. Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs linear forecasting models, the regression model and the seasonal ARIMA model to forecast the CIC for Qatar....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the process of price determination by the market in the existing variable fiat money regime and its consequences. Design/methodology/approach – Scientific knowledge pertaining to units and measurement has been applied to study the issue of...

Financial globalization has increased dramatically over the past three decades, particularly for advanced economies, while emerging market and developing countries experienced more moderate increases. Divergences across countries stem from different capital control regimes, and factors such as...