Die Diskussion über die im Euroraum ungleiche Verteilung der Target2-Salden dauert nun schon fast ein Jahr an. Der Autor gibt hier einen Überblick über die einzelnen Argumentationslinien und kommt zu dem Ergebnis, dass die Probleme im Euroraum nicht durch Target2-Salden, sondern durch die...

What are the drivers of the large Target2 (T2) balances that have emerged in the European Monetary Union since the start of the financial crisis in 2007? This paper examines the extent to which the evolution of national T2 balances can be statistically associated with cross-border private...

The increase in the TARGET2 balance for the Bundesbank has led to a debate in Germany about the appropriate interpretation and policy response, if any. In this paper we review the evidence for the current account financing interpretation, and find it wanting in explaining the data in 2012. BIS...

What are the drivers of the large Target2 (T2) balances that have emerged in the European Monetary Union since the start of the financial crisis in 2007? This paper examines the extent to which the evolution of national T2 balances can be statistically associated with cross-border private...