The fractional reserve theory of money creation only considers the reserve requirement but ignores prudential regulations. We study the impacts of three prudential regulations under the Basel III framework on the commercial bank's ability to create money. Using a balance sheet approach, we...

In many cases, aggregate data is used to make inferences about individual level behavior. If there are social interactions in which one person's actions influence his neighbor's incentives or information, then these inferences are inappropriate. The presence of positive social interactions, or...

In many cases, aggregate data is used to make inferences about individual level behavior. If there are social interactions in which one person's actions influence his neighbor's incentives or information, then these inferences are inappropriate. The presence of positive social interactions, or...