International Credit Flows and Pecuniary Externalities

Markus Brunnermeier and Yuliy Sannikov

American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, 2015, vol. 7, issue 1, 297-338

Abstract: This paper develops a dynamic two-country neoclassical stochastic growth model with incomplete markets. Short-term credit flows can be excessive and reverse suddenly. The equilibrium outcome is constrained inefficient due to pecuniary externalities. First, an undercapitalized country borrows too much since each firm does not internalize that an increase in production capacity undermines their output price, worsening their terms of trade. From an ex ante perspective each firm undermines the natural "terms of trade hedge". Second, sudden stops and fire sales lead to sharp price drops of illiquid capital. Capital controls or domestic macro-prudential measures that limit short-term borrowing can improve welfare. (JEL F32, F43, G15, O41)

JEL-codes: F32 F43 G15 O41 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
Note: DOI: 10.1257/mac.20140054
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