Interest Rate Liberalization in China

Download or read book Interest Rate Liberalization in China written by Mr.Tarhan Feyzioglu and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What might interest rate liberalization do to intermediation and the cost of capital in China? China's most binding interest rate control is a ceiling on the deposit rate, although lending rates are also regulated. Through case studies and model-based simulations, we find that liberalization will likely result in higher interest rates, discourage marginal investment, improve the effectiveness of intermediation and monetary transmission, and enhance the financial access of underserved sectors. This can occur without any major disruption. International experience suggests, however, that achieving these benefits without unnecessary instability, requires vigilant supervision, governance, and monetary policy, and a flexible policy toolkit.