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Banking and currency crisis and systemic risk: lessons from recent events

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Banking and currency crises have done severe economic damage in many countries in recent years. This article examines the causes and characteristics of these crises and the public policies intended to prevent them or mitigate their adverse consequences.

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  • George G. Kaufman, 2000. "Banking and currency crisis and systemic risk: lessons from recent events," Economic Perspectives, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, vol. 25(Q III), pages 9-28.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedhep:y:2000:i:qiii:p:9-28:n:v.25no.3
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