Multiple exchange rates reform leads to unpredictable inflation dynamics in developing countries
The article explores how changing exchange rates and fiscal deficits can affect inflation in developing countries. It looks at how having multiple official exchange markets can impact inflation, especially when these changes are announced as temporary. The study shows that whether these announcements are believed or not can greatly affect how inflation responds. It also compares how inflation changes when exchange rates are fixed versus when policies are put in place to reduce the difference between official and parallel exchange rates.