the shock compared to countries which did not have such preemptive policies in place. We use the episodes of Taper Tantrum … effects where preemptive policies are ex-ante by construction and cannot be put in place as a response to the shock ex …

by banks and investment. For example, a capital outflow shock leads to a deprecation that reduces the net worth and … intermediation capacity of banks exposed to foreign currency liabilities. In such cases, the exchange rate acts as shock amplifier … exchange rate serves as a shock absorber, and any FXI that weakens that function can be costly. We also explore the …

-cum-fire-sales amplification mechanism. In response to fluctuations in world interest rates, inflation targeting dominates standard Taylor rules …

The US economy is often referred to as the “banker to the world,” due to its unique role in supplying global reserve …