Pt. 1. The macroeconomics of capital flows to Latin America, experience and policy issues / Michael Gavin, Ricardo Hausmann, and Leonardo Leiderman. Commentary / Michael Bruno ... [et al.]. Conclusion to Part 1 / Jacob Frenkel -- Pt. 2. Achieving stability in Latin American financial markets in...

Developing countries fortunate enough to experience capital inflows haveseen rising levels of investment and enhanced economic growth. Capitalinflows have a negative side, however, in that they tend to appreciatethe domestic currency, making exports less competitive, and to encourageinflation....

Capital flows can deliver substantial benefits for countries, but also have the potential to contribute to a buildup of systemic financial risk. Benefits, such as enhanced investment and consumption smoothing, tend to be greater for countries whose financial and institutional development enables...