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      The U.S. Dollar - Recent Developments, Outlook, and Policy Options

      A symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City / Jackson Hole, Wyoming / August 21 - 23, 1985

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      Gauging the Evidence on Recent Movements in the Value of the Dollar
      RICHARD M. LEVICH

      Commentary
      ROBERT Z. LAWRENCE

      Causes of Appreciation and Volatility of the Dollar
      WILLIAM H. BRANSON

      Commentary
      JACOB A. FRENKEL

      Effects of the Strong Dollar
      ROBERT SOLOMON

      Commentary
      JOHN S. FLEMMING

      The International Role of the Dollar
      OTMAR EMINGER

      Is the Strong Dollar Sustainable?
      PAUL R. KRUGMAN

      Commentary
      MICHAEL L. MUSSA

      The U. S. Payments Deficit and the Strong Dollar: Policy Options
      RICHARD N. COOPER

      Commentary
      PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS

      Is There a Case for More Managed Exchange Rates?
      JEFFREY D. SACHS

      Commentary
      RONALD I. MCKINNON

      Overview

      C. FRED BERGSTEN

      WILLIAM POOLE

      HENRY C. WALLICH

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