From Banking to Sovereign Stress - Implications For Public Debt

Publication Date:

December 22, 2014

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper explores how banking sector developments and characteristics influence the propagation of risks from the banking sector to sovereign debt, including how they affect the extent of fiscal costs of banking crises when those occur. It then proposes practices and policies for the fiscal authorities to help manage the risks and enhance crisis preparedness.

Series:

Policy Papers

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

December 22, 2014

Format:

Paper

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