The Indonesian macroeconomy and the yield curve: A dynamic latent factor approach

We develop a fine representation of the term structure of interest rates in Indonesia and create a link between the yield curve and macroeconomic fundamentals. We construct a state-space representation of the yield curve as a function of three time-varying parameters: level, slope, and curvature factors. The model is then expanded to include three macroeconomic variables: real activity, inflation, and interest rates. We find that the dynamic latent factor model provides a very good fit to characterise the Indonesian yield curve in terms of the statistical properties for each maturity, and in terms of the properties of three latent yield-curve factors. With regards to the relationship to the macroeconomy, we find that there is a large amount of idiosyncratic variation in the yield curve movements. Therefore, macroeconomic variables can only explain small dynamics in the yield curve.     

The expectations hypothesis and decoupling of short- and long-term US interest rates: A pairwise approach

The link between short-term policy rates and long-term rates elucidate the potential effectiveness of monetary policy. We examine the US term structure of interest rates using a pairwise econometric approach advocated by Pesaran (2007). Our empirical modelling strategy employs a probabilistic test statistic for the expectations hypothesis of the term structure based on the percentage of unit root rejections among all interest rate differentials. We find support for the expectations hypothesis and provide new insights into the nature of interest rate decoupling which are of value to policymakers. The maturity gap associated with interest rate pairs negatively impacts on the probability of stationarity, and also on the speed of adjustment towards long-run equilibrium. We further show that the speed of adjustment has become more sensitive to the maturity gap over time.     

基于多Agent的网络组织智能管理系统

网络组织是在信息技术和全球经济一体化趋势推动下,而出现的一种新型组织形式,是管理科学的一个重要研究内容。为了提高网络组织管理的智能化水平,应用智能协作技术方法,建立了一种网络组织智能管理系统,以及网络组织的智能协作机制模型。     

On the Scope of Conflict in International Merger Control

In this paper, we analyze the scope for conflict between national merger control agencies which simultaneously assert jurisdictions. We consider a positive model of merger control in which market definition and the analysis of dominance are both explicitly specified. Our main finding is that conflict in international merger control is less likely to occur when economic integration is high. Hence, economic integration should alleviate rather than exacerbate conflict. In addition, we observe that conflict is more likely to arise between countries of similar market size and for moderate competition policy rules.     

Reining in auditors: On the dynamics of power surrounding an “innovation” in the regulatory space

In the aftermath of Enron and the collapse of Arthur Andersen, new “independent” institutions were created to oversee financial auditing. Based on a modified version of Lukes’ multidimensional model of power, we first investigate how the creation of the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) has affected the dynamics of power among the main players enlisted in Canada’s regulation of public accounting. Our findings strengthen the view that a “form of allegiance” was, at the time of data collection, developing between CPAB and the largest Canadian accounting firms. Through a second analytical movement, we extend the boundaries of our argument, showing that patterns of resistance against the logic of arm’s length regulation operate in a variety of audit regulatory sites. Our conclusion points, in particular, to the spatial gap - and incidentally the limitations - of any attempt to control and supervise a globalized industry from a national or regional perspective.     

论货币政策与金融稳定的内生性冲突——基于资产价格和流动性分析的视角

本文首先综述了国际上关于货币政策对金融稳定影响的主要学术观点,然后应用Shin(2006)基础性的研究成果.提出了一个用于分析货币政策对金融稳定影响的理论框架.文章分析了在一个信贷约束市场上货币政策对金融稳定影响机制.研究表明,由于具有自强化反馈机制和不对称性特征,货币政策在追求自身目标实现过程中,有可能导致金融失衡.     

后金融危机时代信用评级机构的改革出路

美国次贷危机再次暴露信用评级机构的法律监管困境,即现行信用评级机构发行人付费收入模式存在根深蒂固的利益冲突问题。信用评级机构以声誉机制辩解,但存在重大理论缺陷和失败的经验事实证据。现行评级机构法律监管体制没能从根本上解决收入模式利益冲突的矛盾。信用评级机构未来的改革出路亟需解决利益冲突之困,可能的方案包括设立公共评级机构、恢复订购人付费模式、评级机构承担法律责任、政府付费购买评级服务等。     

宏观经济变量对中国国债风险溢价影响的实证研究——基于上海证券交易所的交易数据

本文基于面板数据模型,对各主要宏观经济变量及利率期限结构对国债风险溢价的影响进行了实证研究.研究结果表明:国债利率期限结构曲线越陡峭,国债的风险溢价水平越高;通货膨胀因素对国债风险溢价水平的影响较大;规模以上工业增加值、上证综合指数月度收益率与L 债风险溢价水平存在显著负相关关系;广义货币供应量与国债风险溢价水平存在显著正相关关系;官方利率与国债风险溢价水平的关系较弱.     

The cost of being late? The case of credit card penalty fees

This paper is the first in the literature to examine the determinants of US credit card penalty fees. Many critics of credit card fees – including a number of US Senators – have argued that credit card penalty fees reflect banks’ market share. Using a unique data set we find that fees are increasing in customer risk which supports the position of defenders of penalty fees, such as banks. However, our finding that fees are increasing in a bank's market share is consistent with the concerns expressed by politicians and regulators. We also find card penalty fees are direct substitutes for card interest rates.     

利率对我国房价调控效应的实证研究

理论研究表明利率对房价的影响方向取决于房地产需求和供给对于利率变动反应的敏感性,但实践检验结论不一。为此,文章首先通过建立一个动态随机一般均衡模型(DSGE),从理论上分析了利率对房价的影响,然后基于我国1998年1季度-2013年4季度的房价和利率数据,采用协整、向量误差纠正模型和基于VAR的脉冲响应、方差分解等手段实证检验了利率调控我国房价的数量效应。研究发现,长期中利率推动了我国房价的上涨,但脉冲响应和方差分解表明利率对房价上涨的推动作用有限;VECM估计表明短期中调整利率与房价向其长期均衡水平回归的动态机制不存在,房价会进一步偏离其均衡状态,这意味着短期中利率对房价的调控效应更差,房价会进一步上涨。