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External imbalances and macroeconomic policy

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This paper argues that large external imbalances pose significant macroeconomic risks. While New Zealand has coped well in recent years, the global financial crisis has underlined the vulnerability of large-deficit countries to financial shocks. We analyse how the macroeconomic policy framework can be adapted to modify the risks embedded in the international balance sheet.

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  • Philip R. Lane, 2013. "External imbalances and macroeconomic policy," New Zealand Economic Papers, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 47(1), pages 53-70, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:nzecpp:vv:47:y:2013:i:1:p:53-70
    DOI: 10.1080/00779954.2012.720525
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