The economic and political consequences of a convertible Egyptian pound

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Title:	The economic and political consequences of a convertible Egyptian pound
Authors:	Fixler, L. Donald Ferrar, Robert L. Sullivan, Earl
Year:	1975
Periodical:	Middle East Journal
Volume:	29
Issue:	4
Pages:	451-460
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Egypt
Subject:	foreign exchange
External link:	http://search.proquest.com/pao/docview/1290711953
Abstract:	Egyptian currency has not been convertible since 1957. At the present time, consideration is being given to changing this policy. The A.'s hope to contribute to the general discussion of monetary development in Egypt, exploring the economic, political and social consequences of convertibility. Sections: 1. The immediate period (Basic goods and services; Intermediate goods and services; Luxury goods and services; Income and wealth distribution; International position; Bureaucracy) - 2. The short run (Basic goods and services; Intermediate goods and services; Luxury goods and services; Income and wealth distribution; International position; Bureaucracy) - 3. The long run (Basic goods and services; Intermediate goods; Luxury goods; Effects on income and wealth distribution; International position; Bureaucracy; Ideology) - 4. Summary and conclusions (Immediate period; Short run; Long run). Notes; ref.