The Microstructure Approach to Exchange Rates

Lyons, Richard K.

ISBN 10: 026212243X / ISBN 13: 9780262122436

Published by MIT Press, 2001

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First Edition of this detailed discussion of the relationship between international exchange rates and microstructure economics. 333 pages, cloth. No sign of previous use. Seller Inventory # 015802

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Microstructure Approach to Exchange Rates

Publisher: MIT Press

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Historically, the fields of exchange-rate economics and microstructure finance have progressed independently of each other. Recent interaction, however, has given rise to a microstructure approach to exchange rates. This book focuses on the economics of financial information and how microstructure tools help to clarify the types of information most relevant to exchange rates.

The microstructure approach views exchange rates from the perspective of the trading room, the place where exchange rates are actually determined. Emphasizing information economics over institutional issues, the approach departs from three unrealistic assumptions common to previous approaches: that all information relevant to exchange rates is publicly available, that all market participants are alike in their goals or in how they view information, and that how trading is organized is inconsequential for exchange rates. The book shows how exchange-rate behavior previously thought to be particularly puzzling can be explained using the microstructure approach. It contains a combination of theoretical and empirical work.

Review:

"A thought-provoking introduction to the subject." - Mark S. Rzepczynski, Financial Analysts Journal "An innovative and important book that will be required reading for researchers in both microstructure and international finance." - Maureen O'Hara, R. W. Purcell Professor of Finance, Cornell University"