We study capital controls on outflows (CCOs) in situations of macroeconomic and financial distress. We present novel empirical evidence indicating that CCO implementation is associated with crises and declines in GDP growth. We then develop a theoretical framework that is consistent with such...

Cross-border crypto flows (CBCFs) are not systematically measured and are poorly understood. After defining CBCFs and the channels through which they materialize, we review the various approaches to measure them through two case studies. We also quantify the dynamics and drivers of CBCFs through...