Política monetária e integração econômica: um estudo sobre a formação de blocos regionais

Abstract

This dissertation discusses the essence of economic theory, showing aspects related to discussions on international economic relations, especially with regard to regional blocs. The main focus of work is directly related to the analysis of monetary policies. To this end, we analyze the forms of monetary policies that facilitate the process of economic integration, a way of lowering transaction costs or even make it more efficient, following the assumptions of the theory of international trade and new issues within the international macroeconomics. For this, emphasis is on aspects of monetary policy, economic integration and coordination of macroeconomic policies. In the case of monetary policy, the highlight was the discussion of monetary orthodoxy and heterodoxy, the main starting point for evaluating the performance of the monetary authority and objectives to be achieved by the Central Bank. With regard to economic integration, it is noted as is the process of integration and the costs and benefits primarily related to monetary integration. For this demonstrates the theory of Optimum Currency Areas. The fourth and final area for consideration is the interrelationship between the first two presented. Thus, it appears that the integration of MERCOSUL, needs a monetary framework.