Financial intermediation, real exchange rates, and unconventional policies in an open economy

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of International Economics
Year: 2017
Volume: 108
Issue: S1
Pages: S76-S86

Score contribution per author:

1.345 = (α=2.02 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We discuss unconventional policies in an open economy where financial intermediaries face occasionally binding collateral constraints. The model highlights interactions among the real exchange rate, interest rates, and financial frictions. The real exchange rate can affect international credit constraints via a net worth effect and a novel leverage ratio effect. Unconventional policies are non-neutral if financial constraints bind. Credit programs are most effective when targeted towards financial intermediaries. Sterilized interventions matter because the increased availability of tradables associated with sterilization relaxes financial frictions.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:inecon:v:108:y:2017:i:s1:p:s76-s86
Journal Field
International
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25