Market-Based Policy Instruments for Systemic Bank Restructuring

Author/Editor:

Tamim Bayoumi ; Paul R Masson

Publication Date:

August 1, 1998

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Since the early 1980s, well over 100 countries have experienced systemic bank insolvencies. An important innovation among the resulting policies for reestablishing bank soundness has been the reliance on market-based instruments and policies, in contrast to the largely non-market-oriented approach taken in the 1930s during the last big wave of banking crises. This paper surveys and assesses market-based policy instruments employed to overcome systemic bank problems. Considerations regarding the design and mix of instruments as well as cost-sharing arrangements are shown to be key aspects of effective bank restructuring. Selected country examples are used to illustrate best practices.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1998/113

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

August 1, 1998

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451944235/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1131998

Pages:

25

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