The Real Interest Rate as a Control Variable in the Open Economy (opens in new tab)

This paper addresses the structure and dynamics of an open market economy and its relations with the real interest rate. In this respect, the paper is situated within a broad conventional literature. However, it departs from the standard approach to the interest rate by treating it as a control variable. Even so, the analysis concludes that the two main determinants of the interest rate are the future utility discount rate and expectations regar...