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Policy Implications of ERPT and Ongoing Debates

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This book aims to enhance the understanding of the dynamics of exchange rate pass-through in South Africa. We therefore provide empirical evidence as invaluable insights into the search for appropriate policy responses. This is needed to understand the effects of exchange rate volatility, to reduce inflation and facilitate macroeconomic stability.

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  2. Pretoria, South Africa

    Nombulelo Gumata

  3. National Planning Commission Secretariat, Pretoria, South Africa

    Dr. Mthokozisi Mncedisi Tshuma

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Ndou, E., Gumata, N., Tshuma, M.M. (2019). Policy Implications of ERPT and Ongoing Debates. In: Exchange Rate, Second Round Effects and Inflation Processes. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13932-2_2

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