Understanding how markets are connected and shocks are transmitted is an important issue for policymakers and market participants. In this paper, we examine the connectedness of Asian equity markets within the region and vis-a-vis other major global markets. Using time-varying connectedness...

Public debt profiles have improved in Bolivia recently; in particular by extending the maturity structure and increasing the proportion of debt issued in domestic currency. This paper analyzes trends in public domestic debt in Bolivia since 2000, and the role of macroeconomic fundamentals and...