Macroprudential Policy: What Instruments and How to Use them? Lessons From Country Experiences
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Summary:
This paper provides the most comprehensive empirical study of the effectiveness of macroprudential instruments to date. Using data from 49 countries, the paper evaluates the effectiveness of macroprudential instruments in reducing systemic risk over time and across institutions and markets. The analysis suggests that many of the most frequently used instruments are effective in reducing pro-cyclicality and the effectiveness is sensitive to the type of shock facing the financial sector. Based on these findings, the paper identifies conditions under which macroprudential policy is most likely to be effective, as well as conditions under which it may have little impact.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2011/238
Subject:
Credit Currencies Exchange rate arrangements Financial crises Financial sector policy and analysis Foreign exchange Macroprudential policy Money Systemic risk
English
Publication Date:
October 1, 2011
ISBN/ISSN:
9781463922603/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA2011238
Pages:
85
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