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Imbalances and Policies

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  • Vincenzo Quadrini

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In this commentary I raise some doubts about our readiness to address policy questions about global imbalances. A solid policy analysis requires a well-structured theoretical model that can account for the key empirical facts about imbalances, but progress in this direction is still limited. I also discuss problems associated with the practical implementation of optimal government policies.

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  • Vincenzo Quadrini, 2013. "Imbalances and Policies," International Journal of Central Banking, International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 9(2), pages 89-100, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:ijc:ijcjou:y:2013:q:2:a:5
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    • F36 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Financial Aspects of Economic Integration
    • F68 - International Economics - - Economic Impacts of Globalization - - - Policy

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