IMF Working Papers

Differential Effects of Macroprudential Policy

By Nina Biljanovska, Sophia Chen

February 24, 2023

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Nina Biljanovska, and Sophia Chen. Differential Effects of Macroprudential Policy, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2023) accessed December 21, 2024

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Summary

We explore the differential effects of lender-based macroprudential policies on new mortgage borrowing for households of different income using a comprehensive dataset that links macroprudential policy actions with household survey data for European Union countries. The main results suggest that higher-income households on average experience a larger reduction in mortgage loan size than lower-income households when regulation targeting total lenders’ assets tightens. In contrast, lower-income households on average experience a larger reduction in mortgage loan size than higher-income households when regulation targeting lenders’ capital requirements tightens. We also provide evidence of the different channels through which the differential effects operate.

Keywords: Household borrowing, Income distribution, Macroprudential policy

Publication Details

  • Pages:

    45

  • Volume:

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  • Series:

    Working Paper No. 2023/043

  • Stock No:

    WPIEA2023043

  • ISBN:

    9798400235719

  • ISSN:

    1018-5941