The International Monetary Tangle: Myths and Realities [Hardcover]

Originally published in 1977, The International Monetary Tangle presents a translation of Guindeys report on international monetary issues. Guindey examines the Bretton Woods System which lasted until 1971 as well as the new monetary regime that took its place and discusses the key debates that came along with it. Guindey takes a historical angle in this study and focuses on what lessons can be learnt from the past in terms of international money management. This title will be of interest to students of Economics.

 Preface;  Part One: A Look at Thirty-Three Years of International Monetary Cooperation;  1. The Bretton Woods Charter  2. The Period before 1958  3. From 1958 to 1971  4. Since 1971;  Part Two: Lessons from the Experience  True and False;  5. Myths and Oversimplifications  6. The Quarrel over Floating Exchange Rates  7. Methods of International Monetary Cooperation  8. International Liquidity  9.The Ambiguities of the American Position;  Final Remarks

Originally published in 1977, The International Monetary Tangle presents a translation of Guindeys report on international monetary issues. Guindey examines the Bretton Woods System which lasted until 1971 as well as the new monetary regime that took its place and discusses the key debates that came along with it. This title will be of interest to students of Economics.