Abstract
This paper assesses the importance given in capital markets to the credibility of the European fiscal framework. We evaluate to which extent relevant fiscal policy events taking place in 2002 produced a reaction in the long-term bond segment of European capital markets. Firstly, we identify the relevant fiscal policy events. Secondly, we estimate the impact of these fiscal events on interest rate swap spreads in 13 EU member states. According to our results the reaction of swap spreads, when significant, has been mostly around five basis points or less.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
