emerging economies
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When firms act like banks: Carry trades and currency risk management in emerging markets
Short-term foreign currency borrowing is largely used for carry trade-like activities rather than financing productive investment, underscoring the need to focus on debt maturity and firm heterogeneity when designing policies to manage financial risk...
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Valuation changes, exchange rates & risk sharing in emerging market economies
Valuation changes are crucial for understanding countries’ external positions. We analyse whether emerging market economies benefit from risk-sharing in the international monetary system through the valuation channel.
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How can countries grow sustainably?
Domestic and multilateral efforts are both needed to ensure people can benefit from economic growth opportunities
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China’s growth prospects
The future may bring political tensions in reconciling economic dreams with the economic reality of slower growth