This paper examines how bilateral economic linkages shape consumption synchronization across economies. Using state-level data from the US, we find that the degree of bilateral consumption risk sharing decreases with geographic distance. To explain this novel fact, we develop an open economy...

We provide an empirical analysis of regional risk sharing in Norway over the period 1977-90. The approach of Asdrubali, Sorensen and Yosha (1996) is extended to take public employment into account as a possible shock absorber. The other channels of risk sharing are capital markets and commuting,...