Contents:
Chapter I. Overview
Chapter II. Examination of the external environment
A. Global economy and financial system
B. Domestic economy and the balance sheets of firms and households
C. Issues related to Japan’s financial system
Chapter III. Examination of financial intermediation
A. Financial conditions of firms and households
B. Financial market conditions
C. Loan market conditions
Chapter IV. Risks in the financial system
A. Macro risk [...]
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Posted on April 24th, 2012
The financial activity index (FAIX) introduced in this paper is a selection of financial indicators that borrow from prior literature on early bubble warnings and are particularly adept at explaining the bubble occurred in Japan starting in the 1980s. This index comprises 10 financial indicators and is envisioned for use from two main [...]
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21 pages