Patterns of Capital Flows to Emerging Markets: A Theoretical Perspective

Author/Editor:

Zhaohui Chen ; Mohsin S. Khan

Publication Date:

January 1, 1997

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper reviews some of the basic patterns of international capital flows to emerging markets in recent years, including the composition of capital flows, intraregional flow patterns, and the geographical distribution of the flows. A theoretical model that sheds new light on these observed patterns is developed. This model focuses on the cost of financing aspect of capital flows, and shows that the patterns of capital flows are influenced by the combined effects of financial market development and growth potential in the recipient countries. The theoretical predictions of the model are shown to be consistent with the stylized facts.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1997/013

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

January 1, 1997

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451924947/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0131997

Pages:

32

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