The Development of Local Capital Markets: Rationale and Challenges

Author/Editor:

Luc Laeven

Publication Date:

December 19, 2014

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Capital markets can improve risk sharing and the efficiency with which capital is allocated to the real economy, boosting economic growth and welfare. However, despite these potential benefits, not all countries have well developed capital markets. Moreover, government-led initiatives to develop local capital markets have had mixed success. This paper reviews the literature on the benefits and costs of developing local capital markets, and describes the challenges faced in the development of such markets. The paper concludes with a set of policy recommendations emerging from this literature.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2014/234

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

December 19, 2014

ISBN/ISSN:

9781498372978/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2014234

Pages:

25

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