This paper investigates the synchronization of Hong Kong SAR’s economic growth with mainland China and the United States. This paper identifies trends of economic growth based on the permanent income hypothesis. Specifically, the paper confirms whether real consumption in Hong Kong SAR and...

This paper discusses operational aspects of official emergency liquidity support to individual institutions under stress. It argues that properly designed lending procedures, clearly laid-out authority and accountability, as well as disclosures rules, will promote financial stability, reduce...

This paper aims to provide a balanced assessment of Korea Asset Management Corporation''s role in resolving nonperforming loans in the aftermath of the 1997-98 financial crisis. It argues that KAMCO''s incentive to dispose of NPLs can be explained by a strong social desire for a recovery of...