The Dollarization Debate

ContributorsIntroduction, Dominick Salvatore, James W. Dean, and Thomas D. WillettPart I. General Analysis A Visionary's View 1. Currency Areas, Exchange Rate Systems, and International Monetary Reform, Robert MundellDe Facto Dollarization 2. Unofficial Dollarization in Latin America: Currency Substitution, Network Externalities, and Irreversibility, Edgar L. Feige, Michael Faulend, Velimir Sonje, and Vedran SosicPros and Cons 3. The Pros and Cons of Full Dollarization, Andrew Berg and Eduardo R. Borensztein4. Is It Time for a Common Currency for the Americas?, Vittorio Corbo5. Dollarization: Myths and Realities, Sebastian Edwards6. What Problems Can Dollarization Solve?, Barry Eichengreen7. What Use Is Monetary Sovereignty?, Kurt SchulerOne Regime for All Countries?...