The determinants of international reserves in developing countries
Yong Seong Foo,
Lee Chin,
Kong San Chen
et al.
Abstract:Motivated by the recent surge in international reserve holdings in developing countries, this study aims to investigate the determinants of international reserves in developing countries. Two main engaging theories were used in this study, namely, the mercantilist and precautionary views for the demand in international reserves. This study analyzed the data of 21 developing countries over the period 2003-2015 using the static linear panel method. The findings showed that mercantilist motives, such as trade val… Show more
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