Corporate Saving in Global Rebalancing

Philippe Bacchetta and Kenza Benhima

No 10012, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: In this paper, we examine theoretically how corporate saving in emerging markets is contributing to global rebalancing. We consider a two-country dynamic general equilibrium model, based on Bacchetta and Benhima (2014), with a Developed and an Emerging country. Firms need to save in liquid assets to finance their production projects, especially in the Emerging country. In this context, we examine the impact of a credit crunch in the Developed country and of a growth slowdown in both countries. These three shocks imply smaller global imbalances and a positive output comovement, but have a different impact on interest rates. Contrary to common wisdom, a slowdown in the Emerging market implies a trade balance improvement in the Developed country.

Keywords: Capital flows; Credit constraints; Financial crisis; Global imbalances (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E22 F21 F41 F44 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014-06
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