Financial Sector Reform and Banking Crises in the Baltic Countries
Summary:
Financial sector reform in the Baltic countries is reviewed in light of the banking crises that emerged during the reform period. It is argued that the crises had their roots in the structural deficiencies specific to planned economies and the financial environment that developed before and after these countries regained their independence, thus rendering them largely inevitable. Because of the low level of financial intermediation, however, even the failure of large banks had limited systemic effects and a minor negative impact on output and incomes. The crises slowed down the financial reform process, but brought about a desired consolidation of the banking sector.
Series:
Working Paper No. 1996/134
Subject:
Bank credit Banking Banking crises Commercial banks Credit Financial crises Financial institutions Foreign banks Loans Money
English
Publication Date:
December 1, 1996
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451855555/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA1341996
Pages:
52
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