Reforming the Global Financial Architecture
Synopsis
A report prepared for the 1999 Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting, discussing the reform of international financial architecture. It argues that contemporary crises are very different from traditional balance of payments problems, and that developing countries are especially vulnerable. Six areas of discussion have been identified, some well known, others involving new initiatives. The report also identifies issues in the area of crisis resolution. It looks at the role of the Fund; incentives for the private sector; measures to deal with imprudent creditors and the design of adjustment programmes. It concludes by proposing a new governance structure.
Chapters
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Introduction
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Some Features of Latter-Day Financial Crises
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Crisis Prevention in the New Architecture
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Crisis Resolution in the New Architecture
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Governance Structure for the New Architecture
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Summary and Conclusions
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