This article discusses the impact of dollarization in Ecuador, Panama and El Salvador as well Argentine convertibility system. We found that adoption a more stable currency has had positive results those countries.
 Key words: Dollarization, Inflation, Central Bank, Balance Trade, Gold Standard, Cash Ratio, Exports, Flexible Exchange Rates.
 JEL Classification: E42, E44, E58.
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Article history: Received 16 June 2009 Accepted 19 April 2010 Available online xxxx JEL classification: E31 E50 E52 E58 F41

Article history: Received 26 June 2012 Revised 25 June 2013 Available online xxxx JEL classification: E52 E58

Article history: Received 8 February 2010 Available online 11 February 2010 JEL classification: D50 D51 D53 D61 E40 E50 E51 E52 E58

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