Economic Interdependence and the International Implications of Supply-Side Policies

International Monetary Fund

No 1989/074, IMF Working Papers from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This paper evaluates the effect of foreign debt on investment in a heavily-indebted country, using numerical simulations of a simple rational expectations growth model. Two particular effects are distinguished. First, the effect due to “debt overhang” of past accumulated debts; and second, the effect of “credit rationing” or inability to obtain new financing. The results from the simulations indicate the credit rationing may be a powerful disincentive to investment. This suggests that in order to maximize the impact on productive investment, debt reduction plans need to be accompanied by additional foreign lending.

Keywords: WP; debtor country; credit rationing; interest rate (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 30
Date: 1989-01-01
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