this paper analyzes two effects which might have an important impact on a reduction of global external imbalances. These are valuation effects on the one hand and interest rate effects on the other hand. We use a four-region model that is based on the models by Obstfeld and Rogoff (2005) and...

This paper examines the recent trend of adding leverage to fixed income allocations of multi-asset class portfolios of large asset owners. We show that the optimality of adding leverage from a volatility-reduction perspective depends on the correlations between bonds and equities, the relative...

This paper asks a few key questions relevant for active risk parity portfolio construction. Given the dynamic nature of financial markets, especially in the aftermath of the financial crisis, we believe systematically answering these questions within a transparent conceptual framework is...

Over the past several years, many have taken note of the special interrogation protections afforded to the police when they become the target of internal or criminal investigation. There is also widespread agreement that existing interrogation protections for ordinary criminal suspects are not...

This note reviews the four central parity conditions that underlie most theories regarding the relationship between exchange rates, inflation, and interest rates. The concepts are illustrated through a unified example exploring the relation between the US dollar and the Norwegian krone. The note...

The Supreme Court has interpreted the Federal Arbitration Act of 1925 (FAA) in a broad way that has allowed firms to widely privatize disputes with workers and consumers. The resulting expansive growth of American arbitration law has left commentators both concerned about the structural...