Internet resources
Chapter 23
: Exchange-Rate Systems and Practices
Web assignments:- Alternative Exchange Rate Systems
- Stanley Fischer on the Asian Crisis
Web materials related to topics discussed in Chapter 23
Balance of Payments
Information from the N.Y. Fed on the components of the balance of payments.
International Monetary Fund
The home page of the International Monetary Fund contains a description of its function and current activities,
as well as copies of press releases, news briefs, and speeches.
David Ricardo
Links to information about David Ricardo, the developer of the theory of comparative advantage.
TradePort
This site provides an extensive amount of information for firms that are interested in
becoming involved in international trade.
U.S. Foreign Trade Statistics
The Census Bureau's detailed statistics on foreign trade can be found at this site.
World Bank
This site contains detailed information on the programs and activities of the World Bank.
Exchange Rate Links
Find the current exchange rates among a variety of currencies.
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Other economic resources
This page contains a set of links to economic resources that may be of interest to introductory economics students.
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