Banking system failures in developing and transition countries: Diagnosis and predictions

Patrick Honohan

No 39, BIS Working Papers from Bank for International Settlements

Abstract: Understanding what caused the recent costly wave of banking system failures in developing and transition economies is the key to preventing a recurrence. It is important to distinguish between epidemics of the macroeconomic and micro-economic varieties, and between these and the syndrome of endemic failure, associated with pervasive government involvement. Each type has its characteristic warning signs - the availability of the relevant indicators is discussed in some detail - and a comprehensive prevention policy must take account of each.

Pages: 50 pages
Date: 1997-01
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