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An Overview of Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading: Lessons for Canada
Staff Discussion Paper 2008-1
Michael R. King
The author provides an overview of carbon markets and explains how emissions trading can be important in encouraging the reduction of CO2 emissions in an efficient manner. He describes the key steps in establishing a cap-and-trade system, and reviews the European experiences with emissions trading. He highlights the lessons learned from the EU Emissions Trading […]
Content Type(s):
Staff research,
Staff discussion papers
Topic(s):
International topics,
Market structure and pricing
JEL Code(s):
D,
D4,
N,
N5,
N50,
Q,
Q2,
Q21
Default Dependence: The Equity Default Relationship
Staff Working Paper 2008-1
Stuart Turnbull,
Jun Yang
The paper examines three equity-based structural models to study the nonlinear relationship between equity and credit default swap (CDS) prices. These models differ in the specification of the default barrier.
Content Type(s):
Staff research,
Staff working papers
Topic(s):
Econometric and statistical methods,
Financial markets
JEL Code(s):
G,
G1,
G12,
G13
December 21, 2007
An Approach to Stress Testing the Canadian Mortgage Portfolio
Content Type(s):
Publications,
Financial System Review articles
December 21, 2007
Developments in Processing Over-the-Counter Derivatives
Content Type(s):
Publications,
Financial System Review articles
December 15, 2007
Introduction: Recent Research on Inflation Targeting
The inflation targeting framework that Canada introduced in 1991 has played a significant role in the exceptional economic performance that the country has experienced in recent years. Understanding the factors that have contributed to the success of the current inflation-targeting framework, and investigating the various ways in which it might be improved in the future, are an important part of the Bank of Canada's medium-term research program.
Content Type(s):
Publications,
Bank of Canada Review articles
December 14, 2007
The Costs of Inflation in New Keynesian Models
Ambler describes three new channels through which inflation affects economic welfare in New Keynesian models. These channels were absent from traditional analyses and may have caused researchers to underestimate the costs associated with variable inflation, even at relatively low levels of inflation. The article concludes with a preliminary assessment of the quantitative importance of the new channels and their significance for monetary policy.
Content Type(s):
Publications,
Bank of Canada Review articles
Topic(s):
Inflation: costs and benefits,
Monetary policy framework
December 13, 2007
Central Bank Performance under Inflation Targeting
Gosselin examines and reports on the various factors that contribute to successful inflation targeting. Using a panel of 21 inflation-targeting countries over the period 1990Q1-2007Q2, Gosselin finds that the ability of central banks to hit their targets varies considerably. Some of these differences can be explained by exchange rate fluctuations, fiscal deficits, and differences in financial development. Others are explained by differences in the targeting framework itself and the manner in which it is implemented.
Content Type(s):
Publications,
Bank of Canada Review articles
Topic(s):
Central bank research,
Inflation targets,
Monetary policy framework
December 11, 2007
The Zero Bound on Nominal Interest Rates: Implications for Monetary Policy
One of the most important factors that must be considered if countries are thinking about lowering the target level of inflation much below 2 per cent is the zero interest bound. Targeting inflation rates that are too low, the authors note, may restrict the ability of monetary policy to respond to economic shocks by limiting the amount by which interest rates can be eased.
Content Type(s):
Publications,
Bank of Canada Review articles
Topic(s):
Inflation: costs and benefits,
Interest rates,
Monetary policy implementation
December 10, 2007
Inflation Targeting, Price-Level Targeting, and Fluctuations in Canada's Terms of Trade
Coletti and Lalonde compare inflation targeting and price-level targeting in the context of a small open economy subject to sizable terms-of-trade shocks. The authors summarize recent research that compares the ability of price-level targeting and inflation targeting to stabilize the macroeconomy when confronted with shocks similar to those experienced by Canada in recent years. Their preliminary results suggest that price-level targeting may represent a feasible alternative to traditional inflation targeting. Their article also provides insight into the direction of current research in this area at the Bank.
Content Type(s):
Publications,
Bank of Canada Review articles
Topic(s):
Central bank research,
Inflation and prices,
Monetary policy framework