Shadow Banking: Economics and Policy

Author/Editor:

Stijn Claessens ; Lev Ratnovski ; Manmohan Singh

Publication Date:

December 4, 2012

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This note outlines the basic economics of the shadow banking system, highlights (systemic) risks related to it, and suggests implications for measurement and regulatory approaches.

Series:

Staff Discussion Notes No. 2012/012

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

December 4, 2012

ISBN/ISSN:

9781475583588/2617-6750

Stock No:

SDNEA2012012

Pages:

37

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