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Alternative approaches to financial crises in emerging markets

Abordagens alternativas para as crises financeiras em mercados emergentes

ABSTRACT

This text analyzes the occurrence of crises in the financial markets of the so-called emerging economies. In the second section, we analyze the factors that can lead to financial crises in these markets, as well as suggest some macroeconomic measures or institutional arrangements that could prevent or minimize them. The third section discusses the role of international organizations, especially the IMF, in preventing and resolving these crises.

KEYWORDS:
Financial crisis; models and forecasting; capital flows

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