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March 21, 2024
Nowcasting GDP growth
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September 7, 2021
Optimal capital ratios for banks in the euro area
Capital buffers help banks to absorb financial shocks. This reduces the risk of a banking crisis. However, on the other hand capital requirements for banks can also lead to social costs, as rising financing costs can lead to higher interest rates for customers. In this research we make an exploratory analysis of the costs and benefits of capital buffers for groups of European countries. →
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March 9, 2017