We introduce endogenous fire sales into a simple network model. For any given initial distribution of shocks across the network, we develop a clearing algorithm to solve for the financial equilibrium. We then utilise the results to perform ex ante risk assessment and derive risk premia for every...

The central problem for financial regulation is reducing systemic risk. Systemic risk is the risk that the failure of one significant institution can cause or significantly contribute to the failure of other significant institutions. This paper addresses the five most important policies for...

Front Matter -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Current Trends in Economic Research on Systemic Risk -- 3 Systemic Risk in Ecology and Engineering -- 4 The Payments System and the Market for Interbank Funds -- 5 Concluding Observations -- Appendixes -- Appendix A:...