The ECB's Latest Gimmick: Cash for Loans

CEPS Policy Brief, No. 341

5 Pages Posted: 18 Apr 2016

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Daniel Gros

Centre for European Policy Studies, Brussels; CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute)

Diego Valiante

Università di Bologna - Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna

Willem De Groen

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)

Date Written: March 29, 2016

Abstract

Among several important monetary policy initiatives decided by the European Central Bank on 10 March 2016 was the launch of a new set of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO II), expanding on the previous TLTRO. In assessing this scheme, which might cost up to €24 billion, this Policy Brief finds that while it could become important, it is questionable whether it will achieve its goal of encouraging the extension of credit for new investment, as banks can easily window dress their loan book.

Keywords: TLTRO, European Central Bank, ECB, monetary policy

Suggested Citation

Gros, Daniel and Valiante, Diego and De Groen, Willem, The ECB's Latest Gimmick: Cash for Loans (March 29, 2016). CEPS Policy Brief, No. 341, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2766217

Daniel Gros (Contact Author)

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Diego Valiante

Università di Bologna - Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna ( email )

Bologna
Italy

Willem De Groen

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) ( email )

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Brussels, 1000
Belgium

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