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Capital Account Opening, International Reserves, and Development: Evidence and Some Policy Controversies.

Authors :
Aizenman, Joshua
Source :
NBER Reporter; Fall2003, p9-12, 4p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Reviews some research on issues facing capital account opening, international reserves and development. Reason for the large buildup of international reserve holdings in East Asia; Situations that give rise to the increased demand of precautionary holdings; Benefits of the introduction of reserve requirements; Mechanism facilitating capital flight; Form of capital flow.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0276119X
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
NBER Reporter
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
11120759