Output Recovery After Currency Crises

This study examines the shape and dynamics of output recovery following currency crises characterized by currency crashes or large reserve losses. Our estimation allows output to follow U, V and L-shaped paths following each type of currency crises. The results indicate that output recovery after currency crises is, on average, V-shaped. In addition, currency crashes initially lead to a decline in output, but the output fully recovers to its non-crisis level within three years. Currency crises characterized by large reserve losses lead to a smaller initial output cost, but a larger decline in output in the long run.