Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)

Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)

The weighted average of a country’s currency in relation to an index or basket of other significant currencies is known as the real effective exchange rate (REER). The relative trade balance of each country’s currency is compared to those of all the other...
Remittances: A Developmental Lifeline

Remittances: A Developmental Lifeline

These transfers are referred to as workers’ or migrant remittances when migrants or OFWs return home a portion of their earnings in the form of cash or items to support their families. They have expanded quickly in recent years and are now the main source of...