Consumption risk sharing and its implications for financial integration : The case of nine East Asian countries
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doi:10.4324/9780203104958-4

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Consumption risk sharing and its implications for financial integration

ABSTRACT

The case for financial integration in East Asia has been of interest for some policymakers in the region. They argue that financial integration could bolster the region’s economic growth and reduce its exposure to global shocks (Corbett, 2010). ³