International Reserves in Low Income Countries : Have they Served As Buffers?.
This paper provides a historical perspective on the role of international reserves in low-income countries as a cushion against large external shocks over the last three decades - including the current global crisis. The results suggest that international reserves have played a role in buffering ext...
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| Format: | Journal |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
International Monetary Fund,
2012.
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| Series: | IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ;
No. 2012/007 |
| Online Access: | Full text available on IMF |