Effects of capital flow on the equity and housing markets in Hong Kong |
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| Authors: | Yin‐Wong Cheung Kenneth K Chow Matthew S Yiu |
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| Affiliation: | 1. City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong;2. Hong Kong Monetary Authority;3. Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research, Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | The revival of strong capital flows to emerging economies following the global financial crisis in 2008–2009 has rekindled the debate on effects of excessive capital inflows. We study the effects of official and illicit capital flows on Hong Kong, which is a small and open economy with minimal restrictions on cross‐border fund movements. It is found that the official and illicit capital flow measures display a low level of comovement and exhibit differential effects on Hong Kong's equity and residential housing markets. The results highlight the complexity of managing capital flows, and the relevance of sector‐specific capital management policies. |
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