Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prelims -- Household sector -- Corporate sector -- Real estate sector -- Government sector -- Non-bank financial sector -- References -- Index.

Sound financial stability assessments necessitate intensive analysis of different sectors, namely, the household sector, the corporate sector, the real estate sector, the government sector, and the non-bank financial sector. This volume provides a complete analysis and risk assessment of each of these sectors which make up the subtle and intricate fabric which contribute to financial stability. The book considers:micro-prudential and macro-prudential regulations and how they constitute core ingredients to ensure a sound and smooth functioning financial system; the role of household debt as a coveted economic indicator of the building up of financial instability pressures; the relation of the real estate sector to the prevalence of financial crises through asset price bubbles; the role of the corporate sector in financial stability risk analysis. In particular, the balance sheets of the corporate sector are widely examined to uncover feasible risks to financial stability; the role of the government sector, with particular emphasis being laid on public debt management. This book will prove valuable to central bankers, economists, and policy-makers who are involved in the field of financial stability, as well as researchers studying the field.

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