Toward a Framework for Safeguarding Financial Stability

Publication Date:

June 1, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper examines the emergence of financial stability as a key policy objective. It discusses the underlying trends in the financial system, as well as the role of finance in relation to money, the real economy, and public policy. Financial stability is defined in terms of its ability to help the economic system allocate resources, manage risks, and absorb shocks. Moreover, financial stability is considered a continuum, changeable over time and consistent with multiple combinations of its constituent elements. On the basis of these concepts, a framework is presented that comprises an encompassing analysis and assessment of financial stability, and maps out broad policy implications.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2004/101

Subject:

Asset prices Banking Financial crises Financial sector policy and analysis Financial sector stability Financial stability assessment Prices Systemic risk

English

Publication Date:

June 1, 2004

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451852547/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1012004

Pages:

48

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