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Modern banking and OTC derivatives markets : the transformation of global finance and its implications for systemic risk
Schinasi, Garry J. (contributor) - 2000
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004717940
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Asset prices and the business cycle
In: World economic outlook 2000, May (2000)
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004611947
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Ipo Behavior in Gcc Countries : Goody-Two Shoes or Bad-To-The-Bone?
International Monetary Fund - 2007
This paper documents the phenomenon of underpricing initial public offerings (IPOs) for 47 firms that went public between 2001 and 2006 in the equity markets of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The average initial abnormal returns of 290 percent exceed those found in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014400128
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Anticipation and Surprises in Central Bank Interest Rate Policy : The Case of the Bundesbank
International Monetary Fund - 1998
Market reaction to a change in official interest rates will depend on the extent to which the change is anticipated, and on how it is interpreted as a signal of future policy. In this paper, a technique is developed to separate the anticipated and unanticipated components of such changes and is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014400820
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Japan; Financial Sector Assessment Program—Technical Note on Credit Intermediation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This paper is an analysis of Japan’s credit channel. The economic condition has no hindrance, but credit demand showed an inert performance. The state’s policies have helped the flow of finance and prevent bankruptcy, but several other aspects act as an impediment to credit...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244991
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Jamaica SME Finance
International Monetary Fund - 2015
financial sector is scarcely used to finance their investments. The lack of funding for the SME sector, or its high cost, has a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012564646
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United Germany : the first five years ; performance and policy issues
Corker, Robert (contributor); Feldman, Robert A. (contributor) - International Monetary Fund - 1995
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000543705
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Following Germany'S Lead : Using International Monetary Linkages to Identify the Effect of Monetary Policyon the Economy
International Monetary Fund - 2005
-looking monetary policy decisions. The bias is higher for countries whose monetary policy was more independent of Germany …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014400699
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Germany : 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice; and Statement by the Executive Director for Germany
International Monetary Fund - 2008
The German economy has made major strides, helped by wide-ranging reforms. Greater transparency and stronger incentives for prudent action will support crisis prevention and management. The immediate priorities are preserving the integrity of the financial system and maintaining economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014401585
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Germany : Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund - 2008
leading to speculation about delayed increases or competitive pressures. Given Germany’s large size and openness, spillover … interactions appear to have increased over time. In the midst of a strong recovery, Germany is facing shortages of labor, the … emigration of high-skilled labor, and a reduction in immigration. Germany’s traditionally insider-dominated corporate governance …
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