Creation of the Euro and the Role of the Dollar in International Markets

Principal Investigator(s): Pollard, Patricia S., Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Summary: Through the post-World War II period, the United States dollar has been the leading currency used in international trade and debt contracts. With the creation of the euro, the dollar may finally face a challenge to its dominance in international markets. This article examines the likely effects of the euro on the international use of the dollar. Moreover, the article considers the implications for the United States and the euro area of a rise in the use of the euro and consequent fall in ... (more info)

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Pollard, Patricia S. Creation of the Euro and the Role of the Dollar in International Markets. ICPSR01247-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2001-10-31. doi:10.3886/ICPSR01247.v1

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Summary: Through the post-World War II period, the United States dollar has been the leading currency used in international trade and debt contracts. With the creation of the euro, the dollar may finally face a challenge to its dominance in international markets. This article examines the likely effects of the euro on the international use of the dollar. Moreover, the article considers the implications for the United States and the euro area of a rise in the use of the euro and consequent fall in the use of the dollar internationally.

Subject Terms: currencies, dollar (USA), euro, exchange rates, international markets

Geographic Coverage: Europe, United States, Global

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The file submitted is 0109ppd.xls, containing data and calculations for the article. These data are part of ICPSR's Publication-Related Archive and are distributed exactly as they arrived from the data depositor. ICPSR has not checked or processed this material. Users should consult the investigator(s) if further information is desired.

Original ICPSR Release: 2001-10-31

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Pollard, Patricia S. The creation of the Euro and the role of the dollar in international markets. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review. 83, (5), 17-36.

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