The International Monetary Fund The European Central Bank And The Federal Reserve And Their Role In The Economic Crisis

Author : Katharina Lurz
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783668746053

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The International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve and their Role in the Economic Crisis by Katharina Lurz Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Politics - Region: USA, grade: 1,0, University of Bonn, language: English, abstract: This term paper is going to elaborate on the tasks and functions of certain international financial institutions, and subsequently on their role and course of action in the economic crisis. The institutions selected for that end are the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve. Interestingly, all of these institutions have different spheres of influence, namely worldwide, Europe and the US, which also responds to the global character of the crisis itself. This suggests a global rescue effort which "transcended national boundaries" (Mihm and Roubini 177). This paper is concerned with the question what significant measures the respective institutions took and whether these actions were consistent with their original mandate and key objectives. For this purpose, each international institution will be examined individually, first according to their function and tasks (in tranquil times), and then with focus on their measures and reactions in the course of the economic crisis.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PURD:32754081073011

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The Role of the International Monetary Fund and the Federal Reserve in Stabilizing Europe by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Pdf

"Today's hearing is a part of our ongoing effort to examine and understand what can cause a global economic crisis and threaten our economic well-being. Today, we will look at the sovereign debt crisis in many nations, particularly in Europe. We will explore the root causes and potential solutions to the European debt crisis with particular focus on the policy responses made by the Federal Reserve and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help stabilize European financial markets."--P. 1.

Author : Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Banks and Banking
ISBN : 0894991965

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The Federal Reserve System Purposes and Functions by Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Pdf

Provides an in-depth overview of the Federal Reserve System, including information about monetary policy and the economy, the Federal Reserve in the international sphere, supervision and regulation, consumer and community affairs and services offered by Reserve Banks. Contains several appendixes, including a brief explanation of Federal Reserve regulations, a glossary of terms, and a list of additional publications.

Author : Michael D. Bordo,Mark A. Wynne
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107141445

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The Federal Reserve's Role in the Global Economy by Michael D. Bordo,Mark A. Wynne Pdf

Leading academics and senior policy makers provide an international perspective on the changing role of the US Federal Reserve System.

Author : Onno de Beaufort Wijnholds
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030400415

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The Money Masters by Onno de Beaufort Wijnholds Pdf

Central banks are major players in today’s economic and financial policy-making. While respected for their technical acumen and their pivotal role in defusing the global financial crisis, they are at the same time mistrusted by others and considered to be too powerful. In order to contribute to a better understanding of the why, what and how of central banking, this book traces the progress of central banks from modest beginnings, including financing wars, to the powerful institutions they have become. It describes the evolution of the Bank of England to a fully-fledged central bank, the very different route taken by the Federal Reserve and, much later, by the European Central Bank. The gold standard, floating exchange rates, and the battle against inflation are covered in depth, alongside a review of modern monetary policy and central banks’ role in maintaining financial stability. Throughout the book, the ups and downs of central banks’ relationship vis-a-vis their governments are a recurring theme, even surmising that reigning in the independence of central banks risks inflicting serious damage to economic and financial stability. Uncovering the challenges that the money masters may face in an uncertain future, this book will be of interest to academics, researchers, and practitioners in central banking, finance, and economics at large.

Author : International Monetary Fund. Communications Department
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475547283

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Per Jacobsson Lecture by International Monetary Fund. Communications Department Pdf

As the Federal Reserve’s statutory objectives are defined as specific goals for the U.S. economy—to pursue maximum sustainable employment and price stability—and its policy decisions are targeted to achieve these dual objectives, there might seem to be little need for its policymakers to pay attention to developments outside the United States. But such an inference would be incorrect: the state of the U.S. economy is significantly affected by the state of the world economy, and of course, actions taken by the Federal Reserve influence economic conditions abroad, which in turn spill back on the evolution of the U.S. economy and therefore must be taken into account in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy choices. This Per Jacobsson Lecture first reviews the effect of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies on the rest of the global economy, particularly emerging market economies. It then addresses prospective outcomes and possible risks associated with the normalization of the Federal Reserve’s policies. Finally, it discusses the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities in the world economy.

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781484353370

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Per Jacobsson Lecture by International Monetary Fund Pdf

Since the grave disruption of the subprime market at the start of the global financial crisis triggered major turbulences in the functioning of money markets in all large advanced economies, central bankers have experienced extraordinarily demanding and difficult times, characterized by a succession of shocks unseen, in the advanced economies, since World War II. Given the structurally very different economies that central banks were dealing with, one could have expected that the shock of the crisis would have accentuated their differences and given rise to an even more diverse setof central bank policies, conceptual references, and measures in a selfish, inward-looking mode. Instead, however, a phenomenon of “practical and conceptual rapprochement” took place between central banks, amidst the economic and financial turmoil, with the closest central bank cooperation ever, as symbolically illustrated by the coordinated decrease of interest rates in October 2008. The crisis also started or accelerated a multidimensional process of convergence of key elements of monetary policy thinking and policymaking—“conceptual convergence”—that is far from being achieved, but calls for great attention from both academia and policymakers. This Per Jacobsson Lecture concentrates on this convergence process, reflecting as well on some theoretical and practical issues that are associated with unconventional monetary policy liquidity and quantitative measures and the forward guidance generalization, themselves part of the conceptual convergence phenomenon.

Author : Mr.Garry J. Schinasi
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781451854404

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Responsibility of Central Banks for Stability in Financial Markets by Mr.Garry J. Schinasi Pdf

What is the role of central banks in ensuring financial stability? This paper addresses this controversial subject, in part by drawing on the experiences in Europe, Japan, and the United States, and by examining four questions. What is meant by financial stability? Do central banks have a natural role in ensuring financial stability? What does a central bank need to execute this role effectively? How far have central banks actually gone in safeguarding financial stability? The experience drawn on in the paper suggest that central banks: have a natural role to play; at times may require supervisory information to execute this natural role; and have incurred risks to their balance sheets to ensure financial stability.

Author : James K. Jackson
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781437922714

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Financial Crisis by James K. Jackson Pdf

Contents: (1) Overview: Financial Architecture; Economic Performance; (2) The Financial Crisis and the European Union; (3) Phase I ¿ Build-up; (4) Phase II ¿ Liquidity Issues: Central Bank Operations; Interest Rates; Currency Swap Facilities; Depositor Guarantees; (5) Phase III ¿ Solvency and Deleveraging: The ¿European Framework for Action¿; ¿Bad Banks¿; (6) Phase IV ¿ Fiscal Intervention; European Economic Recovery Plan; Germany; France; United Kingdom; (7) Outlook. Charts and tables.

Author : Cedric Längin
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783640889792

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The European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve System - a General Comparison by Cedric Längin Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 1,0, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, course: Effective Environmental Scanning, language: English, abstract: Since the foundation of the European currency union in 1998, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve System represent the most influential two central banks in the world. In this comparison their general structure, tasks and objectives and monetary policy instruments are contrasted. The institutions and bodies of the banks are explained in the second chapter, to see the structural differences. While the ECB defined price stability as its primary objective, the Fed has several equal objectives. These objectives and further tasks of the central banks are described in the third chapter. To steer and implement their objectives and tasks, the central banks have monetary policy instruments at disposal, whereas open market operations and the minimum reserve system play a key role. These instruments are explained in chapter 4 in general and their arrangement and implementation at the example of the ECB. Then the Feds corresponding instruments are contrasted with the ECB, because in my opinion the ECB has a role model position, in this context. Then follows an elaboration of the instruments standing facilities and discount policy. These instruments are examined in two separate subchapters, due to the fact that the implementation of these instruments is only made by the ECB or the Fed. In the last part I examined the reactions of the ECB and the Fed to compensate the risks of the current financial crisis. The attention is directed to the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the implemented monetary policy instruments. At the end the results are summarized.

Author : Robert A. Mundell,Paul J. Zak,Derek M. Schaeffer
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1845425669

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International Monetary Policy After the Euro by Robert A. Mundell,Paul J. Zak,Derek M. Schaeffer Pdf

This fascinating book, a dialogue by leading economists, offers an extensive review of the impact of the introduction of the euro on the international monetary system. The authors dissect the impact of the euro on living standards in developed and developing countries, the growth of the euro zone, the role of the International Monetary Fund, and the function of gold in the international monetary system. Also discussed is the design of a new international financial architecture and its impact on the wealth of nations. The critique is frank, entertaining, and sometimes conflicting, empowering the reader to draw his or her own conclusions. Offering a comprehensive review, this book will have great appeal for economists, especially those working on international monetary policy and theory. Students will also find this book of value.

Author : Maria Lorca-Susino
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317033332

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The Euro in the 21st Century by Maria Lorca-Susino Pdf

The Euro in the 21st Century clarifies the perception of the euro and empirically demonstrates that the euro has become a true common currency and the Eurozone a true optimal currency area, presenting, in turn, a model to imitate. In order to demonstrate this, this study analyzes the economic and monetary requirements and policies required to introduce a common currency as well as the theoretical underpinnings of both the European integration process and the historical economic, monetary, political, and social circumstances that favoured the creation of the economic and monetary union. Furthermore, this book sheds light on how the current economic and monetary circumstances are affecting the euro project through and analysis of three intertwined issues. It studies how the economic chaos and financial uproar, which has plagued the Eurozone and world economy since 2008, has affected the single-currency regime as well as the current image of the euro worldwide. Moreover it summarizes the lesson to be learnt from what can be considered 'the first euro crisis'. Finally, it thoroughly analyzes the behaviour of the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund during this crisis. This book draws on and contributes to several bodies of literature within Political Economy, Economics, and International Relations and is particularly relevant at this time given that the current unfolding economic imbalances are causing some Eurozone Member States to rethink their economic and political views concerning the euro.

Author : S. Eijffinger,Donato Masciandaro
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849805766

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Handbook of Central Banking, Financial Regulation and Supervision by S. Eijffinger,Donato Masciandaro Pdf

ÔThis Handbook is a must read for policy makers and practitioners alike as well as excellent reading for advanced academic courses in international banking.Õ Ð Allard Bruinshoofd, SUERF ÔThis collection of papers is essential reading for anyone interested in central banking, regulation and supervision. Sylvester Eijffinger and Donato Masciandaro have brought together contributions from the leading academics, central bankers and regulators, providing the most up-to-date analysis of this critical subject.Õ Ð Paul Mizen, University of Nottingham, UK This stimulating and original Handbook offers an updated and systematic discussion of the relationship between central banks, financial regulation and supervision after the global financial crisis. The crisis has raised new questions about the compatibility of monetary and financial stability, which are changing the face of central banking and its relationships with the architecture of financial regulation and supervision. The Handbook explores on both the economics and political economy of the topic, in order to understand how and why reforms of the role of the central banks can be designed and implemented. The general suggestion is that future effectiveness of the central banking architecture will depend on its ability to ensure the consistency between the monetary actions in normal and extraordinary times. Consequently the possible paths in the central bank strategies and tactics, as well as in the classic concepts of independence, accountability and transparency, are analyzed and discussed. With chapters written by outstanding scholars in economics, this lucid Handbook will appeal to academics, policymakers and practitioners, ranging from central bankers and supervisory authorities to financial operators. Among the academics it would be of particular interest to financial and monetary economists (including postgraduate students), but the institutional slant and the central theme of relations between economics, institutional settings and politics will also be invaluable for political scientists.

Author : Mr. Otmar Issing
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781455252343

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Lessons for Monetary Policy by Mr. Otmar Issing Pdf

This paper outlines important lessons for monetary policy. In particular, the role of inflation targeting, which was much acclaimed prior to the financial crisis and since then has not lost much of its endorsement, is critically reviewed. Ignoring the relation between monetary policy and asset prices, as is the case in this monetary policy approach, can lead to financial instability. In contrast, giving, inter alia, monetary factors a role in central banks’ policy decisions, as is done in the ECB’s encompassing approach, helps prevent these potentially harmful side effects and thus allows for fostering financial stability. Finally, this paper makes a case against increasing the central banks’ inflation target.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Peterson Institute
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780881325584

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The Euro at Ten: The Next Global Currency by Anonim Pdf