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The determinants of "domestic" original sin in emerging market economies

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  • Mehl, Arnaud
  • Reynaud, Julien

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This paper explains why domestic debt composition in emerging economies is risky. It carries out an analysis of the determinants of JEL Classification: F34, F41, G15

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  • Mehl, Arnaud & Reynaud, Julien, 2005. "The determinants of "domestic" original sin in emerging market economies," Working Paper Series 560, European Central Bank.
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    Keywords

    Domestic debt; emerging economies; original sin;
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    JEL classification:

    • F34 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - International Lending and Debt Problems
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics
    • G15 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - International Financial Markets

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