Exchange Rate Mechanism collapse

Title

Exchange Rate Mechanism collapse

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Aug 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:01:48

Description

Interview with former Chancellor Norman Lamont on the collapse of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism; how it has been preserved in name after crisis talks in Brussels but the concept is no longer the same; what it means for Europe; and possible cuts in interest rates now. Male interviewer not identified. For Drivetime show.

Contributors

Norman Lamont

Keywords

Economics; UK; Exchange rates; Germany; Interest rates; Europe; Foreign exchange; Currencies; International monetary systems; Drivetime (radio programmes)

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