Inside the bank lending channel |
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Authors: | Leonardo Gambacorta |
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Institution: | Banca d'Italia, Economic Research Department, Via Nazionale 91, 00184 Rome, Italy |
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Abstract: | This paper tests cross-sectional differences in the effectiveness of the bank lending channel. The results, derived from a comprehensive sample of Italian banks, suggest that heterogeneity in the monetary policy pass-through exists. After a monetary tightening the decrease in lending is lower for well-capitalized banks that are perceived as less risky by the market and are better able to raise uninsured deposits. Liquid banks can protect their loan portfolio against monetary tightening simply by drawing down cash and securities. The presence of internal capital markets in bank holding companies also contributes to insulate monetary shocks. Bank size is never relevant. |
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Keywords: | E44 E51 E52 |
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