Banking Crises and Bank Resolution: Experiences in Some Transition Economies

Publication Date:

March 1, 2002

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Like most transition economies, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Mongolia suffered severe banking crises, which had to be resolved before growth could resume. The macroeconomic and institutional failings that led to these crises are described, and parallels are drawn with the causes of banking crises in industrial and developing countries. Resolving the crises proved technically and politically difficult, and setbacks occurred. Successful resolution required the implementation of a comprehensive and decisive strategy, involving thorough-going bank restructuring, heavy fiscal costs, and institutional and legal reforms.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2002/056

Subject:

Banking Banking crises Commercial banks Deposit insurance Financial crises Financial institutions Loans Monetary base Money

English

Publication Date:

March 1, 2002

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451847710/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0562002

Pages:

70

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