Chile's exchange rate policy backfires, causing economic turmoil and uncertainty.
The article evaluates how Chile used exchange rate policies to stabilize its economy. It looks at the effects on inflation, capital flows, and overall economic growth from 1978 to 1982. The study found that early reforms were successful despite challenges, but later efforts conflicted with export-led growth. Additionally, the gap between domestic and foreign interest rates was a problem due to imperfect asset substitution, not just capital control.