Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/212179 
Year of Publication: 
2010
Series/Report no.: 
Bank of Finland Research Discussion Papers No. 22/2010
Publisher: 
Bank of Finland, Helsinki
Abstract: 
This theoretical paper explores the effects of costly and non-costly collateral on moral hazard, when collateral value may fluctuate. Given that all collateral is costly, stochastic collateral will entail the same positive incentive effects as nonstochastic collateral, provided the variation in collateral value is modest. If it is large, the incentive effects are smaller under stochastic collateral. With non-costly collateral, stochastic collateral entails positive incentive effects or no effects, if the variation in collateral value is modest. If it is large, the incentive effects may be positive or negative. Thus, collateral can increase moral hazard. The findings are related to the topical subprime crisis and the fluctuating value of real estate collateral.?
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ISBN: 
978-952-462-648-4
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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