An economy is in a liquidity trap when monetary policy cannot influence either real or nominal variables of interest. A …

Market liquidity is typically characterized by a number of ad hoc metrics, such as depth, volume, bid-ask spreads etc … grounds. In this paper we propose a welfare-based denition of liquidity and characterize its relationship to the usual proxies … intermediaries pursue prot opportunities by providing intermediation services (i.e. "liquidity") in exchange for an endogenous fee …

identical, implying that the concentration of liquidity in one asset is socially desirable. At the same time, too many buyers …

Market liquidity is typically characterized by a number of ad hoc metrics, such as depth (or market impact), volume … the existing metrics on welfare grounds. In this paper we propose a welfare-based denition of liquidity and characterize … intermedia- tion services (i.e. \liquidity") in exchange for an endogenous fee. Our model is well suited to study the contagion …

sampling frequency of the data; iii) volatility, the limit order book, and liquidity, in terms of tightness, depth, and … empirical evidence about stock market volatility, liquidity, limit order books, and market frictions, and provides a natural …