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Bank of Canada RSS Feedsen2024-03-28T16:37:49+00:00A Wave of Protectionism? An Analysis of Economic and Political Considerations
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/01/working-paper-2008-2/
In light of the U.S. current account deficit, pressure is high on Asian countries to revalue their currencies. The calls from some U.S. policymakers for tariffs on imports from China has sparked fears that this could trigger a world-wide surge in protectionism.2008-01-22T15:08:49+00:00enA Wave of Protectionism? An Analysis of Economic and Political Considerations2008-01-22International topicsRecent economic and financial developmentsRegional economic developmentsWorking Paper 2008-2 https://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/wp08-2.pdfA Wave of Protectionism? An Analysis of Economic and Political ConsiderationsPhilipp MaierJanuary 2008EE6E66FF3F32F4F47The Carry Trade, Portfolio Diversification, and the Adjustment of the Japanese Yen
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/01/discussion-paper-2008-2/
In this paper, the author considers whether fundamentals or other factors can explain the yen's ongoing weakness. In particular, the importance of capital outflows due to the carry trade and longer-term portfolio investment outflows, which may be delaying the adjustment of the yen, are investigated. A simple portfolio model is developed, composed of a speculative […]2008-01-21T12:33:09+00:00enThe Carry Trade, Portfolio Diversification, and the Adjustment of the Japanese Yen2008-01-21Exchange ratesInternational topicsRecent economic and financial developmentsDiscussion Paper 2008-2https://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/dp08-2.pdfThe Carry Trade, Portfolio Diversification, and the Adjustment of the Japanese YenCorinne LuuJanuary 2008FF2F21F3F31F32GG1G11An Overview of Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading: Lessons for Canada
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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 […]2008-01-21T12:05:43+00:00enAn Overview of Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading: Lessons for Canada2008-01-21International topicsMarket structure and pricingDiscussion Paper 2008-1https://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/dp08-1.pdfAn Overview of Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading: Lessons for CanadaMichael R. KingJanuary 2008DD4NN5N50QQ2Q21Default Dependence: The Equity Default Relationship
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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.2008-01-10T15:04:07+00:00enDefault Dependence: The Equity Default Relationship2008-01-10Econometric and statistical methodsFinancial marketsWorking Paper 2008-1 https://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/wp08-1.pdfDefault Dependence: The Equity Default RelationshipStuart TurnbullJun YangJanuary 2008GG1G12G13