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A Markov-Chain Measure of Systemic Banking Crisis Frequency


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Tambakis, D. 

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This study nests historical evidence for credit growth-fuelled financial instability in a 2-state non-homogeneous Markov chain with logistic crisis incidence. A long-run frequency measure is defined and calibrated for 17 advanced economies from 1870-2016.

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Credit cycle, Systemic banking crises, Markov chain

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Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge

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