Economía

Did dollarization help Ecuador?

Número
877
Autor
Nicolás Cachanosky, Emilio Ocampo, Karla Hernández y John Ramseur
Mes/Año
07/2024
Adjunto
Resumen

This paper studies the impact on income per capita of dollarization in Ecuador using synthetic control analysis (SCA). The results support the hypothesis that dollarization can have a positive impact on economic growth. Such conclusion is very relevant for countries with high, persistent and volatile inflation considering dollarization as a currency regime.