International Credit Flows and Pecuniary Externalities

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Markus K. Brunnermeier

Princeton University - Department of Economics

Yuliy Sannikov

Princeton University

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Date Written: January 2015

Abstract

This paper develops a dynamic two-country neoclassical stochastic growth model with incomplete markets. Short-term credit flows can be excessive and reverse suddenly. The equilibrium outcome is constrained inefficient due to pecuniary externalities. First, an undercapitalized country borrows too much since each firm does not internalize that an increase in production capacity undermines their output price, worsening their terms of trade. From an ex-ante perspective each firm undermines the natural 'terms of trade hedge.' Second, sudden stops and fire sales lead to sharp price drops of illiquid capital. Capital controls or domestic macro-prudential measures that limit short-term borrowing can improve welfare.

Keywords: hot money, international capital flows, international credit flows, pecuniary externalities, sudden stops, terms of trade hedge

JEL Classification: F33, F34, F36, F38, F41, G15

Suggested Citation

Brunnermeier, Markus Konrad and Sannikov, Yuliy, International Credit Flows and Pecuniary Externalities (January 2015). CEPR Discussion Paper No. DP10339, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2554413

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