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Title:The 1969 franc devaluation and the Ivory Coast economy
Author:Garrity, Monique P.
Year:1972
Periodical:Journal of Modern African Studies
Volume:10
Issue:4
Pages:627-633
Language:English
Geographic term:Ivory Coast - Côte d'Ivoire
Subjects:devaluation
franc zone
External link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/160019
Abstract:The devaluation of the C.F.A. franc, the currency of the Ivory Coast (member of the franc zone), was automatic upon the devaluation of the French franc in August 1969. Analysed here are the implications and consequences of the French action for the Ivory Coast, to throw some light on the pros and cons of such a centre-periphery monetary union: The Ivory Coast and the French franc zone - Devaluation and exports - Devaluation and imports - Devaluation and inflation - Devaluation and foreign debts. Notes, tables.
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