Many countries offer state credit guarantee programs to improve access to finance for exporting firms. In the case of Germany, accumulated returns to the scheme deriving from risk-compensating premia have outweighed accumulated losses over the past 60 years. Why do private financial agents not...

Reportedly, firms often find it impossible to finance large and long-term projects despite positive net present values. Should governments step in and can their assistance be effective? This paper studies the case of public export credit guarantees in Germany. Covering the default risk of...

Reportedly, firms often find it impossible to finance large and long-term projects despite positive net present values. Should governments step in and can their assistance be effective? This paper studies the case of public export credit guarantees in Germany. Covering the default risk of...

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland sichert Exportgeschäfte unter bestimmten Kriterien gegen wirtschaftliche und politische Risiken durch Exportgarantien (Hermesdeckungen) ab. Ein wesentliches Ziel dieses Instrumentes ist die Teilnahme der deutschen Exportindustrie im internationalen Wettbewerb zu...

In this paper we analyze the impact of public export credit guarantees on firms' exports. Earlier studies show that export credit guarantees stimulate exports, employment, and value added. Furthermore, there is evidence at the aggregate level that financial market imperfections are key to...

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland sichert Exportgeschäfte unter bestimmten Kriterien gegen wirtschaftliche und politische Risiken durch Exportgarantien (Hermesdeckungen) ab. Ein wesentliches Ziel dieses Instrumentes ist die Teilnahme der deutschen Exportindustrie im internationalen Wettbewerb zu...