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, the eurozone and beyond. We argue genesis of this crisis lies in the integration negotiations of 1991, ratified in 1992 …. These produced a flawed economic model within the eurozone. Given the seeds of decay were planted at origin; we argue the … solution can be found through a reconstructed eurozone via looser integration, where countries less equipped to deal with the …
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The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for euro area countries. We analyze the costs of the current (suboptimal) refinancing design of the ESM and evaluate an alternative asset-backed securities (ABS) structure under different scenarios. Our...
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On the occasion of related proposals by the European Commission and the Eurogroup, this paper proposes to entrust the ESM with the hosting of the ESRB in the medium term. The novel proposal aims at strengthening the macro-prudential expertise of the ESM and at enhancing the independence of the...
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This paper argues that the loose monetary policy of two of the world’s most important financial institutions-the US Federal Reserve Board and the European Central Bank-were ultimately responsible for the outburst of global financial crisis of 2008 - 09. Unusually low interest rates in 2001 -...
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This policy letter sheds light on the economic and political backround in Cyprus and provides an analyses of the factors which lead to an intensification of the crisis there. It discusses the severe consequences of the errors made in the recent establishment of an adjustment program for Cyprus...
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, especially when in the eurozone, and prior to elections. Financial crises heighten the number of policies needing interpretation …. We find debts are revised upwards more for eurozone countries with higher debt levels and years with unscheduled …
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