What Are Reference Rates For? /

What is the precise role of reference rates? Why does it matter if LIBOR was manipulated? To address these questions, I analyze the use of reference rates in floating-rate loans and interestrate derivatives in the context of lending relationships. I develop a simple framework combining maturity tran...

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Autor principal: Kirti, Divya
Formato: Periódico
Idioma:English
Publicado em: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2017.
coleção:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2017/013
Acesso em linha:Full text available on IMF
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